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Book Review: A severed arm found in a lake leads to a twist-filled murder case by Paul Doiron

Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch’s lakefront engagement party to his longtime girlfriend is interrupted by the thunk of a boat colliding with something in the water

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This fishing gear can help save whales. What will it take for fishermen to use it?

On both the East and West coasts, whales are at risk of being entangled and injured by ropes used by fishermen. Fishing grounds are being closed, but new technology could help avoid that.

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Legislators introduced triple the number of constitutional amendments related to parental rights in 2023 compared to prior years

Since 2013, at least 38 state constitutional amendments related to parental rights have been introduced in state legislatures. From 2013 to 2021, there were between one and three amendments introduced each year. In 2022, there were four constitutional amendments introduced. In 2023, that number more than tripled, with 13 state…

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Learn how these famous US National Parks got their names

How is there a reef in the middle of the desert? A dry island surrounded by water? Learn how these famous National Parks got their names

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Editorial: California should stop investing its retirement funds in fossil fuels. They’re risky and immoral

California has some of the nation’s leading climate policies, with hard deadlines to slash greenhouse gas emissions, switch to zero-emission cars and trucks and get 100% of its electricity from carbon-free sources. But so far, its leaders have lagged behind other states, like Maine and New York, in using another…

Los Angeles Times

Maine man charged with killing his parents and 2 others indicted, faces more charges

Officials say a man charged with four counts of murder for allegedly killing his parents and two others has been indicted

The Independent UK

2023 is on track for more ballot measures than previous odd years

Welcome to the Friday, June 16, Brew.

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Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications

As of June 13, 2023, 31 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in eight states for elections in 2023. That’s 12 more measures than the average number (19) certified at this point in other odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2021. The number certified—31—is also the highest number of any…

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Portland, Maine, Will Vote on Whether To Roll Back the City's Socialist Housing Policy Revolution

Today, voters will consider a citizen petition that would let landlords raise rents to market rates on vacant units.

Reason

Voters in Augusta, Maine, will decide on a school budget question on June 13

Voters in Augusta, Maine will decide on Question 1 on June 13, 2023, which would approve the school budget of $36.25 million for K-12 education for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Coming up on the 5th anniversary of Janus

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 13, Brew.

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Voters in Augusta, Maine, will decide on a school budget question on June 13

Voters in Augusta, Maine will decide on Question 1 on June 13, 2023, which would approve the school budget of $36.25 million for K-12 education for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Maine expansion of abortion laws, which would be among the country's broadest, passes committee

A committee of the Maine Legislature has signed off on a proposal from Democratic Gov. Janet Mills that would give the state one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country

The Independent UK

Delayed justice: 3 states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

Advocates for survivors of child sexual abuse say momentum is growing for completely removing the statute of limitations for such crimes

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Maine's Legislature Passes Bill To Partially Decriminalize Prostitution

Plus: Court rules that naked female spa can't exclude transgender women, Biden vetoes bill blocking student loan forgiveness, and more...

The Independent UK

Bottomless supply? Concerns of limited Canadian hydropower as U.S. seeks to decarbonize grid

An ambitious push to decarbonize Canada’s grid and the nation’s growing demand for green energy is causing concerns in the U.S. that Canadian hydro supplies aren’t as plentiful as they used to be

The Independent UK

Wild blueberry production takes a dip in the face of drought

The nation’s production of wild blueberries slipped a bit last year as some growers contended with drought

Zenger

Mother Nature To Flip The Switch On June Temperatures

Through the middle of June, the forthcoming pattern will feature themes of colder temperatures and isolated dry spells.

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The Independent UK

911 transcripts point to chaos, fast-evolving situation in April shootings in Maine

A frantic 911 call to report at least one person had been fatally shot led law enforcement to discover four bodies at a home in Maine and eventually to arrest a man who fired at vehicles on a nearby highway

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Ballot measures certifications outpacing 10-year average

Welcome to the Friday, June 2, Brew.

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Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications

As of May 30, 2023, 24 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in eight states for elections in 2023. That’s nine more measures than the average number (15) certified at this point in other odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2021.

The Independent UK

US-Canada border plunged into lockdown as driver claiming to have explosives refuses to stop car

A man was arrested and charged with aggravated reckless conduct, terrorising and failure to stop

Daily Mirror

Woman's pet racoon killed after taking animal into store - sparking major health hazard

A woman is wanted by authorities after she brought her pet raccoon into a Petco in Maine, US, for a nail trimming service on Tuesday. The animal was then handled and kissed by customers

The Independent UK

Baby eels remain one of America's most valuable fish after strong year in Maine

Fishermen in the U.S.’s only commercial-scale fishing industry for valuable baby eels once again had a productive season searching for the tiny fish

The Independent UK

Teen workers are in high demand for summer and commanding better pay

Teens have long been vital to filling out the summertime staffs of restaurants, ice cream stands, amusement parks and camps

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