Mills signs bill to make child care more affordable

Amphibian conservation group dives into municipal planning. Volunteers spend spring nights outside with flashlights and rain gear to watch as frogs and salamanders cross the road. Their data helps researchers identify dangerous areas and think through potential infrastructure changes. Read this story by Julia Tilton.

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Mills signs bill to make Maine child care more affordable into law | WMTW

Portland police are using an encrypted app with disappearing messages for stakeouts, investigations | Portland Press Herald

Mills says federal abortion investigation is 'purely political' | Spectrum News Maine

Maine legislature considers $9.75M for senior services | WABI

Graham Platner is still 'a mystery' to Maine voters. It's costing Democrats millions. | Portland Press Herald

Hundreds go on strike at major Navy shipbuilder in Maine over wages and benefits | Associated Press

Federal judge denies Maine ICE observers' request for emergency order against DHS | Portland Press Herald (Maine Monitor context: ICE observers say immigration agents tried to intimidate them. One man is pursuing legal action)

A massive Republican campaign forms to defend Collins | Bangor Daily News

As Maine's growing season lengthens, so does allergy season | WGME

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