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Fact Brief, Local & State, News, Sports

Is Cooper Flagg the first white American picked No. 1 in the NBA draft since 1977? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

The Newport native was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25.

Nation & World, News

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

The 6-3 conservative majority left open the possibility that President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship could remain blocked nationwide.

Fact Brief, Local & State, News

Did the Maine Legislature legalize psychedelic mushrooms? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

A bill this session initially sought to decriminalize the possession of 1 ounce or less of psilocybin for people 21 or older.

Fact Brief, Local & State, News

Did Ogunquit require police officers to wear gay pride patches? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

The southern Maine town has a long history as an LGBTQ-friendly destination.

Fact Brief, Local & State, News, Politics

Did Gov. Janet Mills nearly double Maine’s state budget in 7 years? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.

Local & State, News, Politics

Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump

by Staff report June 14, 2025October 9, 2025

Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.