Maine banned cellphones in schools to help teens focus and connect. Teachers and students say it’s working
“My phone left my mind, and I didn't really think about not having it,” one student said. “In fact, I think I almost left it at school that day.”
Jay data center developer sought to give Janet Mills ‘cover’ for key veto, emails show
Emails obtained by the BDN show a developer solicited local letters of support to give Gov. Janet Mills “cover” for her veto of a statewide data center ban.
This Maine lawmaker is trying to ban Flock license plate readers
Automatic license plate readers are proliferating in Maine. Footage is sometimes shared with police, raising privacy concerns.
Pastors and political leaders are ‘praying for Maine’
Increased outreach by a Christian lobbying group, along with a men’s Bible study and an expanded prayer caucus at the State House, showcase conservative Christianity’s growing visibility in Augusta.
Bond to support farm and forestry funding will not be on November ballot
Despite efforts in the final days of the session, the bill to bring the bond before voters failed to pass.
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