Maine set up a tipline for ICE abuse. Here’s what it got.

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Maine set up a tipline for ICE abuse. Here’s what it got | The Maine Monitor

Maine lawmakers advance budget bill that includes $300 rebate checks, 'millionaires tax' - Maine Public

Proponents of Maine trans athlete referendum criticize wording of question | The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News

How would Maine's 'millionaire's tax' work? | WGME

Hotels are big business for two Maine lawmakers — and many other top government leaders | The Maine Monitor and NOTUS

Bill aimed at investing in Maine farms debated on House floor | WABI

State Sen. Jim Libby to drop out of Maine governor's race after failing to qualify as clean elections candidate | WMTW

Maine set a goal to end hunger by 2030. What will it take to get there? | Portland Press Herald

The Democratic donors funding ads for Jonathan Bush’s Maine governor run | Bangor Daily News

Navy orders one fewer destroyer to be built at Bath Iron Works | Spectrum News Maine

Mainer who spent years in solitary confinement gets $250K settlement from state | Bangor Daily News

Lewiston partners with Maine Resiliency Center to survey needs of shooting survivors | WGME

Wilton Board of Selectpersons schedules nonbinding vote on police collaboration for June 9 | The Maine Monitor

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Maine Monitor housing reporter Caitlin Andrews appeared on News Center Maine to discuss her reporting on Maine’s growing pool of money from taxes on home sales. Watch the appearance.

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