Maine lawmakers slam Big Beautiful Bill's passage

A Maine judge was set to start releasing people without lawyers from jail this summer. Now that’s off. The Maine Supreme Court halted habeas corpus hearings so it can consider an appeal from the state. Click the banner to read this story by Josh Keefe.

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Mills warns Trump's policy bill could blow a hole in the state budget | Maine Public

Maine lawmakers slam One Big Beautiful Bill's passage | WMTW

Federal lawmakers ramp up probe of Bowdoin’s handling of Israel protest | Bangor Daily News

Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades | Portland Press Herald

Trump’s tariffs test a legacy Maine industry that global trade decimated | Bangor Daily News

Maine AG's office says Rep. Libby's lawsuit is 'moot' after recent House vote | Maine Public

Acadia officials express shock after 2 deaths and an injury in park | Bangor Daily News

Attorney in Portland nominated to federal appeals court in Boston | Portland Press Herald

Critical program for HIV patients in northern Maine ends amid growing outbreak | Bangor Daily News

Looking for a Fourth of July fireworks show? Here's a map of locations | WMTW

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