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Most candidates have to disclose how they make money. Not those running for Maine governor
The Maine Monitor asked the three gubernatorial candidates to provide their personal financial information voluntarily. Here’s what they said.
Read this story by Matt Junker |
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Who’s in the mix to replace Graham Platner: A host of candidates have come forward to say they would like to be the next Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, a choice that must be made by July 27. Read this story |
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Who is investigating the fatal shooting in Biddeford?: Local, state and federal authorities are all involved, but details about their process and timeline, as well as how well federal investigators are sharing information with Maine authorities, remain sparse. Read this story by Caitlin Andrews and Kate Kaufman |
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What we know about the timeline of the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford: The officers involved were reportedly not wearing body cameras, and video footage of the shooting itself has yet to emerge. Read this story by John Forbes and Abi Brissett |
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MSAD 58 sends $13.2M school budget proposal to voters Monday: After voters rejected a smaller spending plan in June, school directors are bringing back their original, higher proposal for consideration. Read this story by Ben Hanstein |
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Skowhegan Select Board approves new police SUV after debate over rising costs: The 3-1 vote to fund a Criminal Investigation Division cruiser sparks discussion over the Police Department’s overall budget and fleet size. Read this story by Makayla Morello |
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Farmington weighs rent caps for mobile home parks: While the Select Board delayed action on the proposal, members approved $240,000 in federal funding to install cameras to monitor roads. Read this story by Ben Hanstein |
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Paper mill was the source of Maine river oil spill: Sappi denied being the source of the spill in messages to regulators, but it acknowledged that a Coast Guard analysis confirmed it. Read this story by Lori Valigra
Note: This story appears as part of a collaboration between The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News. |
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The following stories are from other newsrooms. While The Maine Monitor does not place its content behind a paywall, some newsrooms we link to below may. Paywalled stories are followed by a ($). We encourage you to consider supporting local Maine newsrooms.
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ICE agent who killed man in Biddeford identified as former Maine law enforcement officer | Sun Journal
Biddeford mayor says ICE agents have been in city for over a year | WGME
‘It’s too quiet:’ Fear ripples through Maine immigrant communities after Biddeford ICE shooting | Sun Journal
Golden-sponsored bill to extend pause on new lobster fishing rules | Spectrum News Maine
Janet Mills heckled at memorial for man killed by ICE | Bangor Daily News ($)
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