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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
This law may have made it harder for the military to root out gun violence in its ranks
Repealing the law tucked years ago into the U.S. defense budget could prevent soldiers from killing themselves and others, a Pentagon committee found in February.
Lewiston shooting investigators ask Legislature for subpoena power
Gov. Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey said Monday they will immediately begin preparing legislation to grant the panel subpoena power.
Top Maine Democrat tries to rein in strict heat pump rebate rules
The proposal seek to roll back a rule that requires Mainers to disconnect furnaces and boilers to claim the largest heat pump incentives.
Pro-Hamas flyers found outside Bangor synagogue
The flyers’ appearance has escalated alongside antisemitic sentiment, which has increased nearly 400 percent across the U.S. since early October.
Check out some of the bachelors in Houlton Humane Society calendar
Johanna Johnston designed the photo pages to resemble a dating profile along with a short bio about each dude and adoptable animal.
4 picketing workers arrested at Woodland Pulp mill, union says
Woodland Pulp called police late Monday morning to allege that the workers were blocking trucks at the mill.
Friends and fans say goodbye to Maine’s best porcupine ever
Henry delighted with his friendly disposition, contented chirps and love of sweet potatoes that turned his substantial front teeth orange.
Atlantic salmon barrier removed from west branch of Pleasant River
The project to remove a 90-foot culvert and replace it with a bridge to open spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon and brook trout is complete.
Deer have built-in detection systems that make hunting a challenge
“Experts differ on whether smell, hearing or vision, play the most prominent role in helping deer steer clear of predators, humans among them.”
Simple steps to keep home-raised chickens from being tough and stringy
With a little knowledge of basic biology and good animal husbandry, your homestead chickens will be plump and juicy.
Star-crossed lovers come to life in Bangor Symphony concert
Doomed lovers were the focus of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s extraordinarily fine concert Sunday at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono.
In other Maine news …
MaineCare dental patients face long waits and drives for care
Former Bangor man sentenced in northern Maine drug conspiracy
Presque Isle man arrested for allegedly making Walmart bomb threat
16-year-old killed in Livermore crash
Physicians rally in Lewiston to demand action to reduce gun violence
Auburn police officer arrested for domestic assault
Michaels craft store is coming to Auburn
New York men convicted of conspiracy in fatal Rangeley robbery attempt
Gorham man busted operating 2nd meth lab in 6 months
Maine’s $1.3B Mega Millions winner sues the mother of his child
UMaine men’s hockey deserved better fate at Boston University
