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Janet Mills vetoes ban on Maine using eminent domain for tribal lands

In a veto message, Mills expressed opposition to making a “permanent and irrevocable change to current law.”

Cooper Flagg’s hometown is buzzing ahead of the NBA draft

When Cooper Flagg’s name is called at the NBA draft on Wednesday, no one will be cheering louder than the people in Newport, Maine.

Emails reveal DOGE canceled Maine’s newborn Social Security program

Social Security commissioner Leland Dudek previously said he canceled the program to get back at Maine Gov. Janet Mills for an exchange she had with President Donald Trump.

Old Town man identified as motorcyclist in fatal Bangor crash

Joshua Tidwell, 41, collided with a tractor trailer at around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Burleigh and Bomarc Roads last Friday.

Where to cool down during Maine’s heat wave

Check with your local town office or community outreach programs to stay up to date on the latest cooling center openings.

Janet Mills faces hecklers at Maine moose permit lottery drawing

At one point after receiving repeated boos the governor told the crowd that “I’m not going to read any names until you quiet down."

Janet Mills issues her 1st vetoes of Maine legislative session

Mills rejected proposals dealing with defendants who cannot afford a lawyer and protections for agricultural employees.

Bangor pools open this week

Two Bangor pools will be opening this week, just as a wicked heat wave descends over the state.

Opponents want to buy the site of a rejected Blue Hill housing development

Geoff Bowley, who owns the property, wanted to convert it into nine house lots and submitted a proposal to the town last year.

Janet Mills signs budget addition with higher Maine cigarette tax into law

"The budget bill enacted by the Legislature, like all lawmaking, is the product of various tradeoffs and compromises," Mills said.

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