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The U.S. Capitol has named two rooms after female senators for the first time ever

Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Margaret Chase Smith couldn't wear pants or use the main bathroom during their tenures, when female senators were scarce. Rooms in the Capitol now honor their legacies.

WEKU

Dead woman in Russia ‘eaten by her 20 cats while body undiscovered for weeks’

The woman was a cat breeder who had 20 large Maine Coon cats of her own

Evening Standard

Paul LePage tries to make a comeback in Maine. Will independent voters bite?

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, known for his aggressive conservative politics, is challenging sitting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who faces an enthusiasm gap. It's shaping up to be a tight race.

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Mills, LePage look ahead to November in Maine governor race

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is seeking a political comeback

The Independent UK

Reps. Mace, Rice face hard GOP primaries after defying Trump

Two Republican House incumbents in South Carolina who have drawn the ire of former President Donald Trump now find themselves facing tough primary challenges Tuesday

The Independent UK

DNC to hear pitch for Chicago Democratic convention Friday; Pritzker to New Hampshire, Maine

Over the weekend, Pritzker stumps for out-of-state Democrats with a New Hampshire stop sparking more speculation about a presidential bid.

Chicago Sun-Times

Environmental concerns challenge states’ space ambitions

As companies such as SpaceX drive the growing commercial space industry, states and counties across the country are touting themselves as great places to launch satellites and other cargo into space.

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2022 midterms: What to watch in S Carolina, Nevada and Maine

Primary voters on Tuesday will decide the fate of two South Carolina Republicans who are clinging to their seats in the U.S. House after defying Donald Trump

The Independent UK

National groups flooding local prosecutor races with money

Big political donations this year in races for local district attorney's offices show how national groups are seeking to influence those contests in at least a handful of states

The Independent UK

103 statewide measures (and counting) certified for the 2022 ballot

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 8, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Review: 'Sleeping Alone: Stories,' by Ru Freeman: An accomplished debut collection of short stories from the author of 'On Sal Mal Lane'

In Waterville, Maine, Maya visits Venus Day Spa & Bistro to have a spa facial. She brings "tropical brown skin to the table" and also a "bliss-resistant body." Suzanne, the salon's owner, puts her at ease, first by massaging away nerves and then by sharing confidences about her mother who…

Tribune News Service

Some Ukrainian refugees find new homes in Maine with help from a fellow expat

Without help from a resettlement agency, many Ukrainians rely on family or volunteers. Oleg Opalnyk, who has lived in Maine since 2001 and owns rental properties, is supporting 11 Ukrainian evacuees.

WEKU

No Pseudonymity for Challenge to Maine Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate

From Does 1-6 v. Mills, decided yesterday by Judge Jon Levy (D. Me.): The Plaintiffs are eight Maine healthcare workers and one individual healthcare provider who challenge an August 2021 change to Maine law that requires employees of designated Maine healthcare facilities to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus. The…

Reason

A complete guide to caring for Maine Coon cats

Thinking about getting a Maine Coon? Here’s what you need to know first

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Reason

A Maine Couple Is Suing the State for the Right To Hunt on Sundays

The Parkers filed their lawsuit under Maine’s new ‘right-to-food’ constitutional amendment.

Benzinga

CD&R, TPG Take Covetrus Private In $4B Deal

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), a private investment firm, and TPG Capital will acquire animal-health technology and services company Covetrus Inc (NASDAQ:CVET) for $21.00 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $4 billion. CD&R and its affiliates currently beneficially own approximately 24% of the company's outstanding shares of common stock. The transaction…

Ballotpedia

Newcomers will represent 38% of Maine’s state legislative districts next year

Seventy-one state legislative districts up for election this year in Maine are open, meaning no incumbents filed to run. That equals 38% of the 186 districts in the Maine State Legislature.

The Independent UK

Uncle arrested after allegedly killing 2-year-old niece in Maine town during family fight

The 2-year-old was allegedly shot and killed by her uncle, 19, who was later arrested by local authorities

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Roger Angell’s Lessons of a Life Well Lived

The best baseball writer ever was also an inspirational friend. He taught me so much, right up until his last breath.

The Independent UK

Entire Maine town effectively shuttered after sole clerk quits

Christen Bouchard resigned after the board of selectmen denied her vacation request

Benzinga

EXCLUSIVE: Simplifya Reaches 27th State By Launching Compliance Solutions For Cannabis Businesses In Maine

Simplifya, a regulatory and operational compliance software platform serving the cannabis industry, has launched a suite of cannabis compliance solutions for businesses and operators in Maine, expanding the reach of the company’s operational footprint to 27 states.

WEKU

Abortion rights in Maine could be at risk if Republicans reclaim the state government

Former Gov. Paul LePage is in a close race with Maine's sitting governor, Democrat Janet Mills. Maine's GOP is uniting around the fall of Roe and has a motivated base.

The Guardian - UK

Maine bans use of sewage sludge on farms to reduce risk of PFAS poisoning

Sludge used as crop fertilizer has contaminated soil, water, crops and cattle, forcing farmers to quit

WEKU

Solar projects are on hold as U.S. investigates whether China is skirting trade rules

A federal investigation of allegations that China is illegally avoiding duties on solar panels sold to U.S. companies is putting the brakes on the nation's solar power build-out.

The Guardian - US

Susan Collins calls the cops over polite abortion message chalked outside home

‘Intricately drawn’ message urging Republican senator to back reproductive rights bill was not a crime, police in Maine say

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