Supply of H2B visas falls short of Maine's needs

Judge rebukes slow district attorney’s office as prosecutors across Maine buckle under high caseloads. Three recent examples show how cases can languish or prompt sanctions when prosecutors fail to turn over discovery. Read this Maine Monitor story by Josh Keefe.

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Maine lawmakers consider reestablishing parole | Spectrum News Maine

Supply of H2B visas falls short of Maine hotel and restaurant needs heading into winter season | Maine Public (Maine Monitor context: Farmers, seasonal businesses worry as immigration crackdown ramps up)

Jordan Wood isn’t worried about losing supporters after entering race for Congress | Bangor Daily News

Leaders of Maine's food pantries don't anticipate government reopening to ease demand anytime soon | News Center Maine (Maine Monitor context: Maine’s food pantries stare down volunteer shortage while anticipating cuts)

Where Maine’s congressional delegation stands on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files | Bangor Daily News

New York man falls onto Maine Turnpike from moving bus after climbing onto roof | WMTW

Cumberland County DA fired opponent who asked her to consider not running for reelection | Portland Press Herald

The federal shutdown is over but its impact on Acadia could linger | Bangor Daily News

Maine expands recall of cannabis vape cartridges after pesticide detection | News Center Maine

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