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Maine's First Official Comfort Dog Dies in State Vehicle, Review Underway

Maine's First Official Comfort Dog Dies in State Vehicle, Review Underway

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A review is underway after Baxter, the state of Maine’s first official comfort dog, died Wednesday afternoon inside a state vehicle when the vehicle stopped running. “The Maine Department of Public Safety family suffered a tragic loss yesterday with the accidental death of Baxter, a three-year-old chocolate lab who joined the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications in 2022 as the...See the Story

The country’s first mushroom casket was buried last week in rural Maine

The country’s first mushroom casket was buried last week in rural Maine

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Mark Ancker, 77, who lived in the Franklin County town of Industry, was laid to rest on his property.Read Article

Pineland Farms sells its historic Maine dairy herd

Pineland Farms sells its historic Maine dairy herd

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It's the end of an era for one of the country's oldest herds. But it's also the start of a larger effort to support Maine's dairy industry in a different form.Read Article

Maine House Approves Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) Decriminalization Bill in 70 to 69 Vote

The Maine House of Representatives has narrowly approved legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, passing the measure by a single vote, 70 to 69. House Bill 1034, backed by a bipartisan coalition of nine lawmakers, would eliminate criminal penalties for adults 21 and older who possess up to one gram … Continue readingMaine · Maine Read Article

Third Maine Hospital Hit by Cyberattack in Week

A third hospital system in Maine, Central Maine Healthcare, shut down after a suspected cyberattack—second hit in Lewiston in a week.Maine · Maine Read Article

Winslow councilor files harassment notice against constituent

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Winslow Town Councilor Doris Labranche filed a cease harassment notice against resident Kyla Mihalovits, her opposition for the council seat in 2024.Maine · Maine Read Article

Hedge fund threatens proxy fight at WEX, alleging 'pattern of underperformance'

Impactive Capital LP, a New York-based hedge fund and 7% shareholder in WEX, aims to replace three WEX board members and nominate four of its own unless WEX changes course before next year's annual meeting.Portland, Maine · Portland Read Article

Maine Committee Advances Bill to Decriminalize Personal Possession of Psilocybin

The Maine House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee has voted to advance legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin, moving the proposal to the full House for consideration. House Bill 1034, introduced by a bipartisan group of nine lawmakers from both chambers, would remove criminal penalties for adults 21 and … Continue readingMaine · Maine Read Article

Trump budget bill would slash Medicaid. How it would affect Ohio

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As many as 500,000 Ohioans could lose Medicaid coverage under legislation that aims to enact President Donald Trump's agenda.Maine · Maine See the Story

Who will Maine Democrats run against Susan Collins?

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Bystander revives drowning woman at Long Sands Beach in York

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Officials say the woman was taken to York HospitalMaine · Maine Read Article