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Jay data center can proceed after clearing legislative hurdle

House and Senate votes fell short Wednesday of the two‑thirds needed to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto.

Read this story by Bob Neal

Augusta school board finds budget cuts under heavy pressure from city councilors: The $2.5 million in cuts would cut several teaching, social work and administrative positions, as well as funding for the hockey team. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News

Jay voters pass all articles at town meeting, reelect two selectmen: Residents adopt an ordinance freezing lot rental fees for mobile home parks, retroactive to Dec. 8. Read this story by Bob Neal

RSU 73 budget passes; three incumbent directors lose board seats: The $26.76 million plan is a 2.89 percent increase over current spending. Read this story by Bob Neal

Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine’s Democratic voters?: Maine Gov. Janet Mills has decades of experience in public office and the backing of the party establishment as she seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Read this story by Patrick Whittle and Kimberlee Kruesi of the Associated Press

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A Democratic duel and rich Republicans define Maine’s gubernatorial money race | Bangor Daily News ($)

State lawmakers approve increase in the minimum teacher salary over next 3 years | Maine Public

Four Democrats debate in Maine’s CD2 primary race | WABI

Collins pushes to preserve funding for rural schools with education secretary | WGME

Portland approves $10 million Jetport parking expansion | Maine Public

Trump’s war powers deadline on Iran is almost up. Will Republicans — including Susan Collins — act? | NOTUS

'It's on the upswing': City leaders optimistic on downtown Portland safety reforms | WGME

Maine Monitor reporter Rose Lundy will be answering your questions tomorrow on Reddit about Northern Light Health, which serves the northern two-thirds of the state and has been in a public financial tailspin, losing money the last four years in a row.

She spent four months digging through financial records, talking to experts and interviewing Northern Light Health executive leadership. The financial data on Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center presents difficult questions about its future.

Submit your questions to Rose on Reddit here, and tune in tomorrow to see her replies.

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