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The cost of running Maine's 15 county jails has been rising for years - driven by what administrators say is a combination of state mandates and rising expenses. Some solutions in the works aim to keep pressure off taxpayers.
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As the ground freezes, it becomes harder for underground aquafers to refill with rain or snow runoff. -
Richmond’s policy states that students must use the restroom, locker room, and play on the sports team that aligns with their biological sex. -
The National Transportation Safety Board said it's opened a safety investigation into the accident in coordination with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and Maine State Police. The agency didn't say why it's investigating this particular accident.
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Maine hospitals may be forced to abandon gender-affirming care for youth, per proposed federal rulesGender-affirming care for minors is currently legal in Maine, but surgeries for minors are incredibly rare. The proposed rules are expected to face legal challenges. A 60-day public comment period begins on Friday. -
The Trump administration is reportedly taking steps to further restrict employment authorization for certain groups of immigrants.
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The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago. -
Fourteen companies in total have now reached what the administration calls most-favored-nation pricing deals. -
Doctors and children's hospitals say nothing in the evidence has changed to justify the Trump administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for teens and tweens. -
Washington, D.C.'s performing arts center was named for President Kennedy after his assassination. But his vision for the arts as a cornerstone of democracy was shared by Eisenhower and Johnson. -
The Justice Department released some of the Epstein files, including many previously public documents, related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.
Friday—The magic of light in wintertime, from the solstice to dark skies to holiday lights—and a Maine Public Classical special program "Night Lights" that celebrates the season's light
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