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If You See Purple Paint in Maine, Leave ImmediatelyQ106.59 hours ago
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Maine health officials keep watchful eye on mosquitoes amid EEE concerns
PORTLAND, Maine — As a handful of New England states see a spike in mosquito-borne EEE virus, Maine's weekly testing pools have stayed unscathed as state agencies monitor mosquitos. While no mosquito pools tested in Maine have been flagged as positive for eastern equine encephalitis this year, a handful...
Maine Will Soon Ban This Common Item That We Use Every Day
Every few years, we get a new Maine law designed to combat climate change and/or clean up our environment. A few years ago, it was a ban on "single use" plastic bags. I used quotes because most of us always re-used those plastic bags. They were super convenient for carrying lunch to work and for cleaning out the litter box. Right?
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
If You See Purple Paint in Maine, Leave Immediately
Be on the lookout—if you see vertical purple paint lines anywhere in our Pine Tree State, you might be breaking the law. Not only could you be breaking the law, but you could also be in danger. This paint serves as a clear warning that you're not allowed to enter the area.
Monitor reporters earn NENPA awards for investigations
The Maine Monitor ’s public health reporter Rose Lundy and former government accountability reporter Samantha Hogan were each awarded a 2024 Publick Occurrences accolade from the New England Newspaper & Press Association.
When we can agree the system isn’t working
In the sleepy interim between the end of the legislative session and the ramp up to the November election, a handful of lawmakers have been meeting to discuss the rules that govern how the Maine Legislature operates. Away from the finger pointing and grandstanding about Democrats’ — the party in power — use of these rules […]
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