The Auburn Republican’s bid to read her votes into the record came as lawmakers were finishing up their work for the year.
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Ranked choice voting expansion in Maine sent to Gov. Mills
Proponents say a court case in Alaska casts doubt on a Maine Law Court advisory opinion that the voting method violates the Maine Constitution.
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Maine sues federal agency for pulling $9 million grant for salt marsh restoration projects
The state claims NOAA rescinded the funding in an effort to punish Maine for not complying with President Trump’s order to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
As Lisbon residents ask for cuts, councilors vote against town budget
According to the town charter, the proposed budget still goes into effect until the Town Council adopts their own spending plan.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon grapples with failed school budget vote: ‘Is that what we want?’
School Committee members and residents shared frustration over the failed school budget vote at a special meeting Monday.
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Mystery Photo for June 22, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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Q&A: What are my rights at the border?
Can Border Patrol agents search your phone? Can you be detained and questioned? Many Maine travelers are asking how to prepare for international travel amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston shelter effort at risk of losing $2.5 million in state funding
The lack of a location for the shelter and a shortage of operating funds has put critical financing from MaineHousing in jeopardy.
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Lewiston’s Great Falls Brewfest will pour ale and art Saturday
The festival on the banks of the Androscoggin River will feature a collaborative art creation, food trucks, live music and 40 beverage makers.
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State launches independent investigation into death of Maine’s 1st public safety comfort dog
Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate Labrador, died when he was left inside a state vehicle that ‘unexpectedly’ stopped running, leaving the vehicle without air conditioning.