Here’s what 10 prominent legislators had to say about their time in office and their future plans.
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On the Edge: Mother’s Day
J.P. Devine pauses to remember that we live in a world where mothers and their children are going hungry this very morning.
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Wait times balloon for Maine mental health services as access barriers persist
The Mills administration and lawmakers have invested $34 million in mental health initiatives, but critics say it’s not enough.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
After uncertainty and a bit of Democratic infighting, the 131st Maine Legislature adjourns
Senate Democrats passed 80 additional spending bills, despite protests by Gov. Janet Mills. The House, however, voted to adjourn without taking the bills up.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Clinton mother and son, alongside more than 200 graduates, earn degrees from Thomas College with eye on the future
Dina Harding, 57, and her son Colton Harding, 22, both graduated with degrees in technology-related fields from the Waterville college Saturday at a commencement highlighted by an address from Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Mainers surprised, delighted by unusually strong northern lights show
One of the strongest solar storms in the last 20 years produced a brightly colored night sky that was seen across much of the U.S., including the Pine Tree State, on Friday night. There’s a chance that colorful conditions could continue throughout the weekend.
Posted inLocal & State
Paving on U.S. Route 201 between Solon and Bingham to begin Monday, which could cause delays
While work is underway, traffic will be limited to an ‘alternating, single-lane’ traffic pattern, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza’s last refuge of Rafah as it expands military offensive
The United Nations and others have warned that Israel’s planned full-scale Rafah invasion would cripple humanitarian operations and cause a disastrous surge in civilian casualties.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden wants to remind 2024 voters of a record and an agenda. Often it’s Donald Trump’s
President Joe Biden is running for reelection on a record and an agenda, and it’s often Donald Trump’s that he’s citing
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U.S. debt tops $34 trillion, but commission to address it appears dead in Congress
The collapse underscores an unyielding dynamic in Washington, with lawmakers in both parties loath unpopular tradeoffs that would be necessary to stem the nation’s swelling tide of red ink – particularly in an election year.