Maine DHHS faces scrutiny from lawmakers

Facing pushback on land, Maine’s space industry looks to the sea. The Maine Space Corporation, which lawmakers recently voted to make a nonprofit, is looking into sea-based launch platforms. Click the image to read this story by Stacey Zhang.

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Maine DHHS faces scrutiny from lawmakers after teen accused of killing relatives | News Center Maine

Pilot rescued after plane crashes, sinks into Moosehead Lake | WMTW

Who will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Maine this year? | Sun Journal

Acadia monthly visits reach 36-year high in August | Portland Press Herald

Wardens are investigating a Mainer who prompted a search by allegedly faking his death | Bangor Daily News

Maine SNAP-Ed program coming to an end due to federal funding cuts | WABI

Three Ecuadorian men ask Maine’s U.S. District Court to halt their expedited removals | Portland Press Herald

Eastern Maine service agency ending its ‘lifeline’ rural transportation service | Bangor Daily News

Motorcyclists honor 9/11 fallen with annual ride | WGME

Northern Maine has Maine’s 1st virtual-reality mega-theme park | Bangor Daily News

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