Frigid temperatures and below-zero windchills froze the state Thursday morning.
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Here are what Maine’s state symbols should be
Before we name an official Maine reptile, let’s prioritize our state emblems.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s already got 31 state symbols. A reptile, amphibian and dog could be next.
How and why Maine names its state symbols — and why these particular things have achieved the honor — is a complicated question.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Maine Crime, News
What the Lewiston shooter’s brain injury can tell us about blast exposure in the military
Experts say the gunman’s brain tissue points to traumatic injury ‘likely’ caused by blasts in the line of duty; the Army disagrees but is taking steps to limit exposure.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland Jetport cancels some American Airlines flights after deadly DC crash
Ronald Reagan National Airport was temporarily closed following a midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter that killed all 67 on the aircraft.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine health groups push for law to protect access to discount drug program
Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry accuses hospitals of exploiting the program to increase profits.
Posted inNation / World, News
Midair collision kills 67 people in deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century
At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy Potomac River, and crews were still searching. It would be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Penobscot Nation chief urges members to carry tribal IDs
The recommendation follows reports, many unverified, of immigration agents questioning tribal citizens across the country.
Posted inMaine
Gov. Mills doubles down on urging Maine’s public defense agency to relax rules
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services says it needs more money than what the governor has offered to address a ‘constitutional crisis’ in Maine courts. Mills says the agency needs to change its rules first.