Jetport warns of shutdown impacts from other airports

How does Maine spend its money? In the past decade, Maine’s budget has gone up 77 percent, jumping from $8.2 billion in fiscal year 2016 to $14.5 billion this fiscal year, 2026. Read this Maine Monitor story by Hannah Bensen and Kate Cough.

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King will keep voting with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown | Bangor Daily News

Portland Jetport warns of shutdown impacts from other airports | Portland Press Herald

New Maine commission looking to tackle issues surrounding healthcare | WABI

Another Maine school district embraces Donald Trump’s stance on transgender students | The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

Repeal of federal English learners guidance could signal bigger changes for Maine students | Portland Press Herald

Jonathan Bush launches campaign for Maine governor | WMTW

Washington County is asking Maine lawmakers for an $8M bailout | The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

Hyde School asks judge to dismiss lawsuit alleging forced labor and abuse | Portland Press Herald

Report: Mills could announce Senate campaign as soon as next week | WGME

Maine GOP slams Mills for not immediately adopting federal tax cuts | Spectrum News Maine

Biddeford Middle treating for bed bugs, admit not issuing proper notification | WGME

Two Mainers awarded prestigious MacArthur ‘Genius grants’ | Portland Press Herald

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