Rare virus confirmed in Maine for first time since 2011

On land and at sea, Maine’s chaplains tackle climate anxiety. Faith leaders are increasingly looking for ways to address people’s spiritual needs in the face of a warming planet. Click the image to read this story by Sean Scott.

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Maine's minimum wage to go up by 55 cents in 2026 | WMTW

24 years later, Maine remembers lives lost in 9/11 attacks | Portland Press Herald

US military to change policies about reporting threats in wake of Lewiston mass shooting | WMTW

Portland leaders participate in public discussion about city | WGME

Rare virus confirmed in Maine for first time since 2011 | WMTW

Mainers fear they could lose apartments after federal funding cuts | WGME

Maine lawmaker ‘strongly denies’ charge of illegally campaigning at polling place | Bangor Daily News

Frontier Airlines to end service at Portland Jetport | WGME

Bangor City Council launches ethics investigation into text messages between councilors | Bangor Daily News

Common Ground Fair looks to set another record after years of growth | Portland Press Herald (Maine Monitor note: Maine Monitor to host booth at Common Ground Country Fair)

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Maine Monitor reporter Kristian Moravec appeared on News Center Maine earlier in the week to talk about how Maine schools are using generative AI in the classroom. Watch the appearance.

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