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Maine lawmakers to take up 80 spending proposals in addition to vetoes

The Maine Legislature is ready to dispatch unfinished business that extends well beyond several vetoed bill. Lawmakers are also voting Friday on 80 late spending proposals that the governor warned could push the budget "to the breaking point.”

4 days ago in Local, National

Judge dismisses lawsuit by mother who said school hid teen’s gender expression

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Maine woman who accused school officials of…

5 days ago in Local

Maine legislative committee gives approval to fund bills addressing abortion access, civil rights

The Maine Legislature’s Budget Committee met Tuesday as dozens of bills still face further action before they can go to the governor’s desk.

Lifestyle

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say

All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The Boy Scouts of America announced after 114 years that it will change its name and will become Scouting America in an effort to emphasize inclusion as it works to move past the turmoil of bankruptcy and a flood of sexual abuse claims.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Seeking to resist distractions and focus? Virtual coworking with strangers can boost productivity

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on several companies that offer virtual coworking sessions and talks to the principals about their benefits.

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3 days ago in Music, Entertainment

Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album

Best known as one-half of the country super-duo Florida Georgia Line, Kelley will release a solo album, "Tennessee Truth," on Friday. It is a collection of 12 anthemic country songs ripe for a road trip and tailgate in equal measure.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the song contest is shadowed by the Israel-Hamas war

Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans are gathering in the Swedish city of Malmo, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday's exuberant, glitter-drenched final.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Travis Kelce lines up another TV job and joins FX’s ‘Grotesquerie’ from Ryan Murphy

While his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift resumes her world Eras tour, Travis Kelce is keeping busy.