Supporters say the natural end-of-life option has environmental and spiritual advantages, but some religious groups in other states have fought against the concept.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine’s high school graduation rate dropped during the pandemic, but may be recovering
This year’s grads were freshmen when the pandemic hit, making this past year their first relatively normal high school experience.
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New wood heat options come with climate trade-offs
Maine’s forests are crucial to both absorbing carbon emissions and providing alternatives to high oil costs.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government
Public hearing set on bill to help Jay regain $600,000 used to offset property tax loss
The hearing is at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 127 at State House.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Motorist arrested after approaching Canadian border with bomb sign, police say
A chase on I-95 in Houlton ended when a trooper fired shots at the truck as it headed for the Canadian port of entry; the man surrendered without injury.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan honors local veterans, including Steven Spaulding, at Memorial Day Parade
Spaulding, who was a key organizer of the parade in past years and commander of the American Legion Post 16, served in the Marine Corps and died shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer last summer.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine researchers, patients help shed new light on mysteries of long COVID
A new national study tracked 10,000 patients in Maine and across the country.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine now has a state butterfly thanks to 2 inquisitive fifth graders
The Old Orchard Beach students reached out to their state representative, Lori Gramlich, who worked with them on submitting a bill naming the Pink-edged Sulphur as Maine’s official butterfly.
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South Portland dedicates park to paratrooper killed in Iraq 16 years ago
The park that brought so much joy to Jason Swiger’s childhood is renamed in his honor, with a message to follow his lead and “always extend your hand in friendship.”
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine congressional delegation reacts cautiously to debt ceiling deal
Lawmakers say they’re waiting for language to be finalized before taking a position on the agreement.