Thousands of Mainers face loss of SNAP benefits

Maine is suing a protester for allegedly disrupting services at Planned Parenthood. He’s part of a small group pushing to criminalize abortion. Read this Maine Monitor story by Sean Scott.

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When Maine daycares stay quiet about abuse and neglect within their walls | The Maine Monitor

Thousands of Mainers face loss of SNAP benefits as program undergoes historic cuts | Portland Press Herald

Clean drinking water might be coming to Passamaquoddy reservation. There’s still trust to be built | Portland Press Herald

Paul LePage on what's motivating him to run for Congress | News Center Maine

Maine’s food pantries are stretched thin. Here’s how to help them. | Portland Press Herald

New map brings Maine’s seaweed forests to the surface | The Maine Monitor

West Nile virus found in dead crows in Brewer | Spectrum News Maine

Maine joins with Connecticut to order new clean energy | Maine Public

Who’s running Houlton with no manager and 5 vacant council seats | Bangor Daily News

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