The conservation work will protect more than 100 migratory bird species.
Carol Semple
Maine Republicans to make final big push to stop ranked-choice voting
The party is trying to gather enough signatures to once again get a question about the voting style on the November ballot, effectively stopping its use in the presidential election.
Medical examiner: George Floyd’s heart stopped while police restrained him
An autopsy commissioned for his family finds that he died of asphyxiation due to neck and back compression.
Violence-stricken U.S. cities clean up, brace for more unrest
While many of the demonstrations around the country have been peaceful protests by racially diverse crowds, others have descended into violence.
White police officer who knelt on black man’s neck charged with murder
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey declares overnight curfews on Friday and Saturday as protests continue there and spread to other American cities.
Virus could lead revenue-starved states to approve sports, online betting
With many state budgets now resembling smoking craters in the ground as tax revenue disappears in a largely idled economy, even a small revenue boost seems better than none.
House passes bill to give small businesses leeway on COVID-19 loans
Maine’s Sen. Angus King introduced a companion bill to the House-passed bill last week, but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take up that version.
Judiciary chairman Sen. Graham urges older judges to retire so Republicans can fill openings
Democrats have increasing hopes of gaining the minimum 3 seats they’ll need to capture a Senate majority in the fall.
Washington state recovers $300 million in fraudulent unemployment claims
Washington is one of several states where attacks have been detected nationally, including Maine.
Pot shops reopen in Massachusetts, but some fear another shutdown
Recreational shops reopened this week as Massachusetts was the only state that deemed the stores ‘nonessential.’