Under pressure, Maine Library Commission postpones vote

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Under pressure, Maine Library Commission postpones vote to adopt new requirements for libraries | The Maine Monitor

Flu season may be worse this year, Maine experts warn | Portland Press Herald

The conservative effort to take over Maine’s school boards stalled this November | The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News

Most Maine residents now able to renew REAL IDs online, officials say | WMTW

Maine House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham considering run for higher office | WMTW

Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby will not seek re-election | Spectrum News Maine

Former Republican lawmaker takes step toward running for Maine governor | Bangor Daily News

Democrats are actively recruiting a replacement for Jared Golden | NOTUS and The Maine Monitor

The peculiar history of changing residency to run for Maine’s 2nd District | Bangor Daily News

Donald Trump’s pick for top Maine prosecutor confirmed as US attorney | Bangor Daily News

Northern Light Health partners with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care to expand coverage | WABI

Bangor police officer accidentally shares department passwords | Bangor Daily News

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