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Bowdoin declines to divest from Israel-supporting firms after protest

By Jules Walkup on Mar 06, 2025 05:15 pm
Administrators have agreed to make a one-time disclosure of the parts of its endowment that are invested in 10 specific defense and aerospace companies.
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Northern Maine’s only homeless shelter is months away from closure

By Zara Norman on Mar 06, 2025 04:54 pm
It takes roughly $100 to keep one shelter bed in Maine open per night with the associated administrative and support services.
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State awards contract for suicide barriers on Penobscot Narrows Bridge

By Elizabeth Walztoni on Mar 06, 2025 04:38 pm
Suicide prevention advocates have pushed for such a barrier on the bridge for years, saying it would delay people in crisis from jumping and give them time to reconsider.
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Maine Turnpike drops plans for Gorham Connector

By Peter McGuire, Maine Public on Mar 06, 2025 04:31 pm
The proposed four-lane highway would have run from South Portland through Westbrook and Scarborough to Gorham.
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Maine lawmaker accused of strangling his wife pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges

By Ethan Andrews on Mar 06, 2025 04:04 pm
Lucas Lanigan represents House District 141, which includes Newfield, Shapleigh, part of Sanford and part of Springvale.
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Belfast revises tennis court rules after flap over new scheduling policy

By Sasha Ray on Mar 06, 2025 03:57 pm
In early January, the council adopted a new reservation policy that abandoned an existing sign-up system for drop-in tennis players.
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Committee barely favors bill to increase fishing license fees

By Julie Harris on Mar 06, 2025 03:20 pm
The state would put the extra income toward eight hatcheries where it raises brook trout for stocking lakes and ponds.
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Mills: Outcome of Trump’s 4-day investigation into Maine transgender policies ‘predetermined’

By Erin Rhoda and Callie Ferguson on Mar 06, 2025 12:58 pm
“Nothing happens that fast,” said Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-York, who chairs the Maine Legislature’s committee on education and cultural affairs.
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Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

By The Associated Press on Mar 06, 2025 12:12 pm
Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs threats have roiled financial markets, lowered consumer confidence, and enveloped many businesses in an uncertain atmosphere.
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Man dead after Machias standoff

By Christopher Burns on Mar 06, 2025 11:57 am
When police tried to talk with Devon Andrews, he told officers he had five loaded guns.
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