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Turnout strong as Maine voters weigh in on statewide ballot questions | Spectrum News Maine   (Maine Monitor context: Here’s what you need to know about Maine’s two ballot questions this November)

Maine's US senators urge reopening of government amid SNAP funding concerns | News Center Maine   (Maine Monitor context: Maine Senators caucus with different parties, but they’re unified on the shutdown)

Anxiety rises at Maine food pantries as SNAP benefits remain in limbo | Bangor Daily News

Maine DHHS says it is poised to quickly issue late SNAP benefits | Maine Public

Tens of thousands lose power as strong winds bring down branches, power lines in Maine | WMTW

Northern Light says it will not bill patients until an agreement is reached | News Center Maine

Petition to restrict trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places | Maine Public   (Maine Monitor context: Maine could vote on stripping protections for transgender students in 2026)

Platner switches campaign treasurers in latest staffing shakeup | Portland Press Herald

Maine's pet food pantries see increase in demand | WGME

Hancock probate judge ordered for third time to pay child support | Bangor Daily News

Wiscasset loses ARPA funding after data center proposal, confusion | Portland Press Herald   (Maine Monitor context: Dig into Maine counties’ stimulus spending with this ARPA project database)

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