Lawmakers in several states point to Maine’s 2021 passage of a law banning PFAS in all new products as a landmark moment.
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Litchfield man’s lawsuit says he was sexually abused, forced into isolation in Maine youth prisons
Alexander Mascal says he experienced excessive isolation, unnecessary use of force and restraint, and was sexually abused while at the Mountain View and Long Creek youth development centers from 2012 to 2016.
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Jury sent home; Alex Jones testimony to continue next week
Lawyers in the Connecticut defamation trial of Alex Jones have agreed not to return him to the stand until next week after a contentious day of testimony Thursday about his promotion of the lie that the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
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Workers want better, cheaper parking options in downtown Portland
Employees are coming back to offices, retail shops and other brick-and-mortar workplaces. But it’s not easy to find a parking space there.
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House Democrats close in on police funding bills despite tensions
The package would increase money for local police departments, including those with fewer than 125 officers, and provide aid for de-escalation training and mental health services.
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State offers computer science equipment to every Maine public school
Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday that the Maine Department of Education will provide $5,000 worth of computer science equipment to every Maine public school that chooses to participate.
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New York City ending vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1
New York City will lift its private-sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Nov. 1 but will continue to require city employees to be vaccinated against the virus.
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Knox County school district debates removal of books from high school library
It is the latest school district to consider appeals by parents who argue that certain books about sexuality and gender identity don’t belong in school libraries.
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Signs of resilience
AREA — “Hard things happen – but these things do not define us.” This is one of the messages crafted by 15 Oxford Hills community members in an effort to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the importance of building resilience – the ability to bounce back from life’s challenges. These 15 individuals […]