Mills reiterates opposition to proposed red flag law

What led to Maine having its worst August for wildfires in 20 years. With little rain in the forecast, fire officials expect more wildfires this autumn. Read this Maine Monitor story by Emmett Gartner.

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Mills reiterates opposition to proposed red flag law | Maine Public

Looming federal shutdown leaves 11,000 federal workers in Maine waiting in limbo | Portland Press Herald

Threats against Maine lawmakers have tripled over the last two years | Portland Press Herald

Despite $6M state aid, Maine Family Planning warns of service cuts | News Center Maine

Fishery Management Council delays action on use of alternative fishing gear in restricted waters | Maine Public

Maine fire departments continue to struggle finding volunteers | WGME (Maine Monitor context: ‘Ghost stations’ in rural Maine mask depth of firefighter shortage)

New details emerge about proposed county jail in Hampden | Bangor Daily News

Portland City Council considers expanding property tax relief program | Portland Press Herald

Houlton town manager arrested on domestic violence assault charge, sheriff's office says | WMTW

Maine Republicans call for removal of civil rights 'recruitment video' | WGME

Gov. Mills announces new Maine Life Sciences Center | Portland Press Herald

Maine drought triggers federal relief | Maine Public

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