| 单词 | Mainer |
| 例句 | The visitor finally asks if he’s given him the right amount of money, to which the Mainer grudgingly responds, “Just barely.” Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Very tentatively and mindful of the deep reserve of rural Mainers, as explained to me by a sociologist acquaintance, I touch her arm and tell her she shouldn’t be doing this. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Apparently, a couple of Mainers were boating a few miles off Wells Beach and they spotted a large shark not far from the boat. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Big Numbers, Small Probabilities People’s facility with numbers ranges from the aristocratic to the Ramanujanian, but it’s an unfortunate fact that most are on the aristocrats’ side of our old Mainer. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z What is it about these chips that draws in Mainers? Everyone in Maine is obsessed with these chips 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Prices like those indicate limited demand, but they also helped establish that proprietary feeling so many Mainers speak of. It’s Maine Shrimp Season, Without the Shrimp 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z They married in 2006, and Ms. Close has since become a summertime Mainer, even mastering beach bocce ball with a zeal that would impress Patty Hewes, her cutthroat character on the cable series “Damages.” Glenn Close Returns to Broadway in ‘A Delicate Balance’ 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z Here, Scott Carey, an average small-town Mainer, is afflicted by a mysterious condition in which he starts to lose weight while outwardly appearing the same. From Stephen King, Master of Darkness, a Light New Tale 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z I like to think of this hazing as my initiation as an honorary Mainer. On a Maine windjammer, feasts of food, scenery and conversation I think it's because Mainers identify with All Dressed chips. Everyone in Maine is obsessed with these chips 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z “There is enough here to have a good time,” said Bradley, a Mainer living in St. Thomas. The U.S. Virgin Islands clean up for the holidays 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Mainers know what they want: They take their Dunkin' hot and light, their lobster with mayo and not butter, and always a bag of Humpty Dumpty All Dressed chips on the side. Everyone in Maine is obsessed with these chips 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Regardless of how many hands have touched Humpty Dumpty, Mainers have loved these chips since they started showing up in gas stations more than 60 years ago. Everyone in Maine is obsessed with these chips 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Chute writes about predatory capitalism from the vantage point of the Mainers who are the least enfranchised and most abandoned, “stressed to the breaking point,” she has written. Read Your Way Through Maine 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Most Mainers just call it “The County,” and don’t know much more about it than you do. Driving the States of Maine 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z “We are excited to provide Mainers with a chance to enjoy the beauty in our own state.” In Maine, businesses offer pay-what-you-can promotions to locals as restrictions keep tourists away 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z Mainers are mysterious and hard to track down on a spiritual level. Everyone in Maine is obsessed with these chips 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Another Mainer, author Stephen King, illuminated the problem when he invented a homicidal car named Christine. Eat more roadkill! It’s the most ethical meat 2014-03-09T16:30:00Z Purchases also support Fishermen Feeding Mainers, for people in need. Hake and Monkfish From the Source 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Oddly enough, Mainers may be the only people who get to enjoy these chips, as they literally cannot be found outside the state. Everyone in Maine is obsessed with these chips 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z But for the most part, this stretch of Route 1 seems set aside for what Mainers call folks from away. Driving the States of Maine 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Their interactions with the Mainers at Fryeburg are sometimes uncomfortable and sometimes comical, as efforts at cross-cultural communications tend to be. Review: ‘Maineland’ Considers America With Help From Chinese Students 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z It is unfashionable to understand people as being part of the land, but rural Mainers think anyone who hasn’t been living here for at least three generations is “new.” As Maine goes, so goes the nation: Will this small city’s mayoral election predict a Trump victory in 2016? 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z Portland Paddle, like Acadia Yurts, is considering extending the pay-what-you-can offer to Mainers through the summer — or even making it permanent. In Maine, businesses offer pay-what-you-can promotions to locals as restrictions keep tourists away 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z A transplanted Mainer via Alaska and upstate New York, Harry has been giving these private tours to two-wheeled travelers each week for the past 10 summers. Explorer: Biking Maine?s Rugged Side 2011-09-23T18:55:00Z “You gotta just love honest, square, God fearing, caring, truthful Mainers.” Johns on Zumba prostitution ring 2012-10-17T00:00:00Z Carter played guitar, and the two brothers began performing at school and community gatherings — inspired by banjoist Wade Mainer, the Carter Family and other country musicians they heard on the radio. Ralph Stanley, bluegrass master, dies at 89 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Mainers’ cordial, symbiotic relationship with so-called “summer people” now took on a wary, fearful tone. In coastal Maine, the perfect pace for self-quarantining 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z This is the text I received when I messaged my friend, a lifelong Mainer from a fishing family, to ask his thoughts on mixing seafood and cheese. Consider the lobster thermidor: In defense of mixing seafood and cheese — sometimes 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z Regardless of the reasoning, it's a chip we Mainers love and can unconditionally call ours. Everyone in Maine is obsessed with these chips 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z Mainers look out for one another, even if they often resent one another. In ‘Vacationland,’ John Hodgman confronts surrealism of adult life 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Goodale was the man I wished I was: a Mainer, born and raised. Competitive Tobogganing in Maine. Well, Sort Of Competitive. 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z Driving it, you get the sense that Mainers have conceded these towns — some of the oldest in the state, dating back to the 17th century — entirely to tourists. Driving the States of Maine 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Mainers were asked to ban foreign government spending in local and state referendums, closing a loophole in federal election law that a Canadian utility giant exploited to protect a high-profile project in the state. Maine voters to decide fate of electric utilities, tribal obligations in off-year election 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Across the country, ratepayers who are unhappy with their utilities are watching what happens when Mainers vote on Nov. 7 in the off-year election. Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Lee’s projected wind, rain and surf are akin to a powerful Nor’easter, and Mainers are familiar with those. Hurricane Lee to strike weather-worn New England after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-York, said he believes the compromise bill has necessary “guardrails in place to make sure this is done right and truly benefits Mainers.” Proposal before Maine lawmakers would jumpstart offshore wind projects 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Talbot Ross accused the governor of “using the power of her office to maintain inequality amongst Mainers.” Maine governor vetoes bill to let minimum wage law apply to farm workers 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z “We’re disappointed that the governor continues to block self-determination policies that would better the lives of tribal citizens and rural Mainers,” said Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis. Maine governor vetoes proposal sought by tribes to ensure they benefit from federal laws 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Bishop Robert Deeley of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland called the bill “immoral” and said it went against the wishes of hundreds of Mainers who testified against it at a 19-hour public hearing. Maine Senate joins House in supporting greater access to abortions 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z “Medical professionals are best positioned to make the decisions to help Mainers make the decisions that will serve them and maintain the ethical guardrails needed in the later stages of pregnancy,” Sheehan said. Maine bill proposing one of country’s least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Concerned for its environmental and economic impact, Mainers voted to cancel its permits in 2021. Maine energy: Much delayed US-Canada hydro project gets go-ahead 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z “We have a lot of Mainers who retire to Florida for example,” Ms. Bellows said. G.O.P. States Abandon Bipartisan Voting Integrity Group, Yielding to Conspiracy Theories 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “Democrats and Republicans worked together to create a program that would comply with federal tax laws and deliver for more than 800,000 Mainers,” the Democrat from Allagash said in a statement Friday. 11th hour guidance: IRS won’t tax most relief payments made by states 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z The newspaper’s editorial board said it understood its error after hearing directly from several people who explained the edited message “ignored the essence of King’s speech and was damaging to Black Mainers.” Newspaper apologizes for truncated ‘I Have A Dream’ speech 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z But Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, said the proposal was extreme and out of touch with Mainers who support the current law. Maine bill proposing one of country’s least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The days are short everywhere at this time of year, but Mainers are certain that we bear a heavier burden than those of you who live in the “Lower 47.” Opinion | A prayer for the longest night of the year 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z She directs the Multilingual Mainers program for early elementary students and educators. The Magic of Bilingual Education It also said that Mainers who fish for lobster had a “150-year history of sustainability” and had “consistently demonstrated their commitment to protecting right whales.” Whole Foods to Stop Buying Maine Lobster Amid Risk to Endangered Whales 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z “Americans, and Mainers especially, they have sensitive hearts to people who are suffering.” Ukrainian Flags Are on Display All Over Maine. Why? 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z She boosted the state’s rainy day fund to its highest level, fully funded the state’s share of education and sent $850 relief checks to most Mainers. Maine decides: Incumbent Gov. Mills or fiery ex-Gov. LePage? 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The reason we can’t secede from Eastern time is that Mainers, fundamentally, don’t want to think of themselves as having more in common with Nova Scotia than Florida. Opinion | A prayer for the longest night of the year 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Back in Virginia on Thursday, Youngkin denounced LePage’s comments while also suggesting they’d been slips of the tongue that do not reflect the man running a “unifying campaign about bringing Mainers together.” Youngkin denounces LePage’s words after boosting ex-Maine governor’s bid 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Now, the hydropower project could be dead in the water, after a majority Mainers voted to cancel it last November. Maine energy: How one hydropower project sparked a $100m 'hoohah' 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z Mainers like to say theirs is a flinty spirit, born of enduring harsh winters and an equally harsh economy. Ukrainian Flags Are on Display All Over Maine. Why? 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Mainers For Accountable Leadership, a liberal advocacy group, said Collins “must immediately apologize to these organizations who she dismissed and demeaned in her floor speech announcing her support of Kavanaugh.” After abortion ruling, critics renew blasts at Sen. Collins 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z "When I came to Maine, a colleague who was a native Mainer gave me her handed-down family recipes for how to collect, clean, and prepare Irish moss, as well as a pudding recipe." Sea moss gel: demystifying the new wellness trend that's a lot older than you think 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z “Rural Mainers aren’t looking for the candidate that is the wealthiest. They are looking for the person that will represent them the best,” Caruso said. Former GOP rep must hold off conservative challenge in Maine 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z It all came to a head last winter, when over 400,000 Mainers turned up to cast their vote, no small feat in a state whose total population is just 1.3 million. Maine energy: How one hydropower project sparked a $100m 'hoohah' 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z The message said “Mainers Want WHPA” in reference to the Women’s Health Protection Act. Message left in chalk outside Sen. Susan Collins’ home 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z “The challenge is that, when it’s the loss of our rights … there’s no joy, there no jubilation, there’s zero satisfaction in being correct,” said Follayttar, who leads Mainers for Accountable Leadership. Collins and Murkowski are put on defensive after leaked Roe draft 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z His big league debut came with the Mainers in 2013, and he has also played for Tampa Bay, Milwaukee, Cleveland and St. Louis. Brad Miller agrees to $10M, 2-year deal with Rangers 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Her husband was stubborn, a seventh-generation Mainer, not given to complaining. He Could Barely Walk, and He Was Seeing Double. What Was Wrong? 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z He said that just because Mainers have said they don't want this project doesn't mean they are opposed to clean energy. Maine energy: How one hydropower project sparked a $100m 'hoohah' 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z The soda is beloved by thousands of Mainers and is the subject of a summer festival, but it also has detractors who say it tastes like medicine, or worse. Don’t got Moxie? Maine’s beloved soda is in short supply 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z BANGOR, Maine – Mainers, who heavily rely on home heating oil to survive the winter, told Fox News they're already being forced to make difficult decisions due to inflation. Inflation sparks financial insecurity in New England as winter looms 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z Sarah Kenney, who represents the group Mainers for Health and Parental Rights, argues that schools should not be getting involved or even talking to young children about the vaccine. Schools take lead role in promoting vaccines for youngsters 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z If Mainers reject the project, it’s going to be difficult to put toothpaste back into the tube. Maine utility corridor 75% cleared of trees as vote looms 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Even though two-thirds of eligible Mainers are fully vaccinated, the virus is finding niches in rural areas with smaller rates. The summer coronavirus surge has started to ebb, but delta’s danger remains 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z For many rural Mainers who don’t enjoy the benefits of free curbside waste collection, the debate over recycling seems irrelevant. Maine tries to shift the cost of recycling onto companies instead of taxpayers 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z For many rural Mainers who don't enjoy the benefits of free curbside waste collection, the debate over recycling seems irrelevant. Maine tries to shift some costs of recycling onto companies instead of taxpayers 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z But, the scale of the rescue plan funds will allow the state to put substantial amounts of money to Maine’s most pressing priorities - and those priorities must be focused on improving the lives of Mainers. Editorial Roundup: New England 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z That’s not to mention the hundreds of jobs, mostly of which are filled by Mainers like himself working on the project. Maine utility corridor 75% cleared of trees as vote looms 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The Youth Impact Commission would make sure more young Mainers had that chance. Editorial Roundup: New England 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Clean Energy Matters spent nearly $4.5 million and Mainers for Local Power spent more than $2 million in the period, the reports indicated. Millions pour into groups fighting, supporting power line 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Maine employers are pondering when workers can return to offices as access to COVID-19 vaccines increases, with all Mainers over the age of 16 scheduled to be eligible by Wednesday. Sense of hope accompanies Passover, Easter in New England 2021-04-04T04:00:00Z There are no shortage of stories from Mainers living without dental insurance who have watched helplessly as small problems turned into big ones for lack of care, leading to constant pain, infections and pulled teeth. Editorial Roundup: New England 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z Mainers can’t look forward to the usual drama from the State House this spring. Editorial Roundup: New England 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z As a result, too many Mainers are left out of the conversation altogether, and the process loses valuable voices. Editorial Roundup: New England 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Mainers often pay high heating prices because of the state’s long winters and reliance on heating oil. Maine senators want to encourage heat pumps to save costs 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z Maine is already the nation’s leader in the percentage of people who choose cremation over burial, with about three-quarters of Mainers opting for cremation as a less expensive alternative. Proposal would allow outdoor funeral pyres in Maine 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Mainers for Accountable Leadership, a liberal group in the state, said in the statement that Golden “voted against helping the people of Maine.” Maine’s Golden is lone Democrat to vote down COVID-19 bill 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z For example, there are large gaps in rates of home ownership, rates of incarceration and pay between Mainers of different races. Maine lawmaker wants consideration of racial impact of bills 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z So while legislators may have the best of intentions, they may not fully understand what younger Mainers want out of life in Maine, and what challenges they face in making it a reality. Editorial Roundup: New England 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Now, based on reporting from Mainer, an alternative news publication in Portland, Gauvin didn’t actually write that comment about violence against protestors. Editorial Roundup: New England 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Mainers voted to keep a state law that restricts exemptions on childhood vaccinations. Pandemic, election, strike among Maine’s top stories of 2020 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z The report added a measure of racial income inequity this year and found that between 2014-2018, income for people of color in the state was 39% less than for white Mainers. Report on Maine economy looks at racial inequality and pre-K 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z A record number of Mainers were able to cast ballots in 2020, while coronavirus infections were spiking and confidence in the U.S. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z As a result, the views of younger Mainers are not always well represented as policy is developed and brought up for the vote. Editorial Roundup: New England 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Collins and King said in a statement that UMaine’s work “will preserve and protect western Maine’s rich history and beautiful landscapes by expanding workforce and professional development opportunities for Mainers.” Western Maine tourism, recreation gets a funding boost 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z In August, thousands of Mainers showed up when boxes of food were handed out in Augusta, a scene that has been repeated elsewhere in the state many times since then. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z “Mainers reward someone who shows up, and she does show up.” The Democrats Went All Out Against Susan Collins. Rural Maine Grimaced. 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z Mainers showed they weren’t ready to hold Collins responsible for the leader of her party. ‘She knows Maine’: How Susan Collins defied Democrats 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Fecteau pledged that if he receives that support he will do all he can “to unite our members across parties and to improve the lives of Mainers from every corner of the state.” Young lawmaker would be 1st openly gay Maine House speaker 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Mainers filing new unemployment claims increased to about 2,500 last week from 1,800 the prior week, the Maine Department of Labor reported on Thursday. Unemployment claims tick up as Maine battles virus surge 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z "But her record shows she is loyal to Mitch McConnell and the corporate special interests that fund their campaigns, not the Mainers she claims to represent." Maine progressives not fooled even a little bit by Susan Collins' cynical vote on Barrett 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z Golden, who narrowly defeated GOP Rep. Bruce Poliquin thanks to ranked voting in 2018, describes himself as a moderate voice for all Mainers. AP News Guide: A look at Maine’s general election 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z She’s also attacking Collins’ vote for Trump’s tax cuts that she says favored the rich over working-class Mainers. Collins votes against Barrett, heads home to save Senate job 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z “I don’t walk around talking about Mitch McConnell all the time,” she said, before retreating to a talking point about what Mainers focus on “when they sit down at their kitchen table.” Susan Collins Hasn’t Changed Much, but Maine Has 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z The bride’s grandparents, a great-aunt, and an aunt and uncle were in the boat, while other Mainers watched from shore. Border closure can’t keep grandparents from Canadian wedding 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z The central issue for inmates was testing for COVID-19, according to the Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, a nonprofit working to improve conditions for incarcerated Mainers. Inmates hold short-lived hunger strike over virus concerns 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z But at least for now, it’s safe for people from Massachusetts to come to Maine, just as it will be OK for Mainers to make a trip south. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Her challenger is a smooth campaigner, fluent and assured about issues like Medicaid expansion, the environment and health care, and skilled in talking about how they affect Mainers. In Maine, a Race About the Issues Has Become a Referendum on Susan Collins 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z He did practice climbs of both mountains with guide Aaron Mainer, who became Nordfors’ constant companion on the alpine portions of his missions. At age 57, Woodinville man Randall Nordfors completes 12-year volcano odyssey 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mainers are being encouraged to vote by absentee ballots in the Nov. 3 election. Absentee ballot requests top 233,000 in Maine 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Among the report’s findings: Black Mainers are six times more likely to be incarcerated than white Mainers, and 20 times more likely to contract the coronavirus. Report: Race discussions need to be part of legislation 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z "Susan Collins' net worth rose by millions as she was using her Senate office to help her husband's lobbying business. She's working for herself — not Mainers." Susan Collins and Democratic rival Sarah Gideon square off in Maine's first Senate debate 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Mainers are saying, she continued, “that Susan Collins doesn’t seem like the person who she was when we first sent her to Washington.” In Maine, a Race About the Issues Has Become a Referendum on Susan Collins 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z “We will continue to fight to ensure the voices of Mainers are heard,” the GOP said in a statement. Maine to proceed with ranked ballots for presidential race 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z Collins said she’ll visit small businesses, attend community events and listen to Mainers across the state up until Election Day. Sen. Collins kicks off bus tour in her hometown, Caribou 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Three-quarters of white Mainers own their home compared to fewer than a quarter of Black Mainers, and minority women with college degrees earn only slightly more than white men with high school diplomas, it said. Report: Race discussions need to be part of legislation 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z “I think what Americans need and what Mainers need more than anything is government that functions, and I think that the filibuster prevents us from functioning and making progress on issues,” Gideon said. Susan Collins challenger says she’d vote to end 60-vote filibuster to push through Dem priorities 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z The delegation told Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in a letter to “keep the president’s promise and immediately assist the thousands of Mainers whose livelihoods depend on this critical industry.” Maine delegation urges Trump to make good on lobster promise 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z “The Trump administration’s attempts to incapacitate the Post Office in the lead up to the 2020 general election constitute a clear effort to interfere with Mainers’ ability to vote safely by mail,” Frey said. Maine joins lawsuit targeting Postal Service service changes 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, also expressed concerns to DeJoy that "Mainers are experiencing delays in delivery of needed prescriptions, personal protective equipment, such as masks and payments sent through the mail." Judiciary Democrats call on FBI to launch criminal probe into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z Last summer her campaign drew sardonic criticism after posting several minutes of B-roll of the senator meeting with Mainers in factories, a classroom, a kitchen and so on. Susan Collins' ads seem to feature ordinary people — but don't reveal their ties to Maine GOP 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z “It is time to unify together as Republicans and Mainers to bring common sense Maine values to Washington,” Crafts said. Opponents concede in Maine GOP primary for House race 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z Maine Transportation Commissioner Bruce Van Note urged Mainers to approve the bond proposal to shore up critical infrastructure. Maine deciding $120M in bonds for broadband, transportation 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z Nearly 100,000 Mainers voted by mail using absentee ballots in Maine’s primary election in July upon the recommendation of state officials to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. Maine joins lawsuit targeting Postal Service service changes 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z Collins’ vote for Kavanaugh served to “enrage many Mainers, and it’s caused a different reaction to Collins than there ever really has been before,” said Mark Brewer, political science professor at the University of Maine. Fight for control of U.S. Senate starts with Maine, Texas, Alabama primaries 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z Collins ran three testimonials from young Mainers in June 2020 without disclosing their connections to her Senate office or the Maine GOP. Susan Collins' ads seem to feature ordinary people — but don't reveal their ties to Maine GOP 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z Kidman, the newcomer of the three, is a defense attorney who represents those who cannot afford a lawyer, and struggles with health insurance and student loans just like other Mainers. Maine speaker drowns out rivals in bid to take on Collins 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z “We’re real Mainers — this is real Maine,” declared Angie Lyon, standing next to Mr. LaPlante while Ms. Collins prepared to honor the 200th anniversary of the settlement of the nearby river. Hemmed In by the Pandemic, Collins Battles for Survival in Maine 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z The defense attorney represents those who cannot afford a lawyer, and she said her struggles with health insurance and student loans prove she’s just like other Mainers. Maine speaker drowns out rivals in bid take to on Collins 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z "The further she leans into her relationship with conservative DC power players like Leonard Leo, the more she puts Mainers on the back burner." Is the Federalist Society rewarding Susan Collins for her Kavanaugh vote with campaign cash? 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z He has also reminded Mainers to take time to do things that bring them joy, such as eating soup and calling their mothers. Candy company is sweet on Maine’s popular CDC director 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Many white Mainers can trace their ancestry back to the people who fought the war that ended slavery, and proof of those soldiers’ sacrifices can be seen in cemeteries in every corner of the state. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z Mainers reaffirmed their desire for ranked choice voting in a 2018 vote, they said. GOP submits petitions to block presidential ranked voting 2020-06-15T04:00:00Z The backdrop of the race is all of the money that’s continued to flow despite a struggling economy with tens of thousands of Mainers unemployed. Maine speaker drowns out rivals in bid take to on Collins 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z The first Mainer to receive transfusions of antibody-rich blood plasma says he remembers dreams of two groups chanting while he was on a ventilator for 18 days. Maine Board of Ed to make call on kids’ return to class 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Mainers delayed care to avoid being exposed to the virus at health care facilities, while some had an inability to pay after being laid off or furloughed. Some summer camps bag season; Memory Care outbreak worsens 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Democrats are lining up behind state House Speaker Sara Gideon and, working on the assumption that Trump’s stock has fallen with Mainers, believe this is the year to oust the incumbent. Presenting your Senate Power Rankings 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, for whom Mills served as attorney general, said in a statement that he doesn’t recall “being made aware of at any time, illegal surveillance of any Mainer.” Advocates seek investigation of State Police surveillance 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z She gave most of her remaining campaign money, $5,000, to help Mainers during the pandemic after deciding that fundraising was pointless. Maine speaker drowns out rivals in bid take to on Collins 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z Supporters say the project will reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions and stabilize electricity costs across the region - at no cost to Mainers. Maine environmental regulators approve new energy corridor 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Last summer Collins drew sardonic criticism when her campaign posted several minutes of B-roll of the senator meeting with Mainers in factories, a classroom, a kitchen and so on. Mitch turns on the money in Maine, hoping to save Susan Collins from electoral doom 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z New cellphone data suggests about 40% of Mainers are staying put in their homes on any given day, abiding by the governor’s stay-at-home order. More murder trials delayed in Maine because of coronavirus 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z The misery of the pandemic with Mainers under order to shelter at home was compounded by the snowstorm that knocked out power to more than 270,000 homes and businesses at the peak. Next up, locusts? Maine had 5 potential disasters in a week 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z Her campaign has made hundreds of thousands of calls to shut-in Mainers during the pandemic, and many voters heard from the candidate herself. Maine speaker drowns out rivals in bid take to on Collins 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z Wednesday’s explosion also caught the attention of horror author and native Mainer Stephen King, who posted a Twitter message in reaction. Maine toilet paper mill explosion draws tweet from Stephen King 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z “The court made the right decision today. Mainers deserve a vote on CMP’s corridor,” said Sandi Howard, a leading opponent of the project. Judge OKs referendum on $1B hydropower transmission project 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z The percentage of Mainers staying home grew steadily to around 35% after the state’s first coronavirus case was announced on March 12, the Bangor Daily News reported. More murder trials delayed in Maine because of coronavirus 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Many Mainers were incensed that the governor of Massachusetts didn’t defend the territory. Party like it’s 1820: Maine reschedules bicentennial events 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z About one in three Mainers are on welfare, and rural residents are more likely to live in poverty, have limited health care, and slower internet access, officials say. Older states grapple with fear, isolation and medical care 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z The downed trees and power lines only added to the misery for tens of thousands of Mainers told to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Snowstorm leaves 250K homes, businesses in dark in Maine 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z Two Mainers are orbiting the planet in the International Space Station. Ayuh! 2 Mainers are in orbit aboard space station 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z It is great that so many Mainers want to get outside and enjoy the state’s many public parks and lands. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z Thursday, prohibits Mainers from travelling outside of their homes for all but “essential personal activities.” 2 more virus deaths in Maine ahead of ‘stay-at-home’ order 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z The new rules went into effect on March 20, and many Mainers made use of them over the weekend. All inland Maine waters open to fishing, license need waived 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Maine voters rejected statehood three times before the War of 1812, which left many Mainers incensed. Happy 200th birthday to Maine, but virus zaps the party 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z In her announcement, Mills said it is important that all Mainers take steps to limit the spread of the disease. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z "I think most Mainers appreciate that independent approach to the issues." Susan Collins doesn't "understand" why voters turned on her. Did she forget her impeachment vote? 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z Tuesday was the first time Mainers used a primary system for the presidential race in two decades. City officials apologize for election lines and congestion 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Mills said the order is meant to tell Mainers “the great outdoors is still open.” All inland Maine waters open to fishing, license need waived 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z But Mainers like to poke fun at their citified, well-to-do cousins who treat the vast state like their playground when they arrive with fancy snowmobiles, big boats, fat wallets - and an attitude. Happy 200th birthday to Maine, but virus zaps the party 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z Supporters say the project will reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions and reduce electricity costs across the region - at no cost to Mainers. Transmission line foes clear hurdle to November ballot 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z "I think Mainers will look at my record, remember who I am and where I'm from." Susan Collins does not "understand" why Maine voters have turned on her 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z Mainers unhappy with the new law launched a ballot referendum to repeal it. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z The Maine Department of Labor said the grant will help Mainers affected by substance use disorder learn skills needed to get stable jobs. Maine gets fed grant for substance abuse and job training 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z Mainers’ independent spirit is codified in the state motto, Dirigo, which is Latin for “I lead.” Happy 200th birthday to Maine, but virus zaps the party 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z It only raises costs, both for taxpayers and for thousands of individual Mainers, while perpetuating an unbalanced justice system. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z Mills vetoed the bill last month, saying she was “unconvinced” that the majority of Mainers were ready to “legalize, support, endorse and promote betting on competitive athletic events.” Maine Legislature sustains governor’s veto of sports betting 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z The superior retirement not only rewards them for their role in keeping Mainers safe, but also serves to attract and retain candidates who could find less extreme, and perhaps more lucrative, work elsewhere. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z Democratic Sen. Nate Libby of Lewiston said local and independent pharmacies frequently get “jerked around by insurance companies just the same as everyday Mainers are.” Proposal designed to help Maine small pharmacies moves on 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z “The bicentennial is an opportunity for Mainers to celebrate where we are, and who we are, and how we got to be the state of Maine.” Happy 200th birthday to Maine, but virus zaps the party 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z Mainers will get the final say on the law eliminating religious and philosophical opt-outs for vaccines that was approved by lawmakers last year and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Ads begin airing ahead of vote on vaccine law referendum 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z Collins, the last Republican member of Congress from New England, said she knew her vote would anger Mainers. Democrats tear into GOP Sen. Collins over acquittal vote 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Democratic Gov. Janet Mills vetoed the bill last month, saying she was “unconvinced” that the majority of Mainers were ready to “legalize, support, endorse and promote betting on competitive athletic events.” Maine Senate overrides veto on sports betting 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z The Portland Press Herald obtained state alcoholic beverage records that say Mainers spent $12.2 million on Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey and $11.7 million on Tito’s Handmade Vodka last year. Hole in the Sombrero? Sales of Allen’s brandy continue slide 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z The organization said those are all groups that are heavily represented among Mainers who aren’t registered to vote. Voting groups want more Mainers on the rolls before ‘20 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z She had grown up, as she put it, “under the stack,” the daughter and granddaughter of millworkers, and had a Mainer’s suspicion of outsiders. A Maine Paper Mill’s Unexpected Savior: China 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z State police are reminding Mainers to keep extra warm winter clothes in their vehicles in case of situations like this. Man suffers frostbite, hypothermia in cold-weather crash 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z She encouraged Mainers to say hello to her if they see her on the street, advising that she might be wearing sunglasses and noise-canceling headphones, but she won’t break. Maine news anchor Kim Block leaves station to recover from traumatic brain injury 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Mainers for Health and Parental Rights reported $203,988 in contributions and loans to press for rejection of the law in a statewide referendum on the March 3 ballot. Vaccine foes raise more money than supporters ahead of vote 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Unless we do a better job taking care of the youngest Mainers, we won’t be able to fend off economic decline as the oldest ones exit the workforce. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z Republican Sen. Susan Collins said the funding will aid Maine’s efforts “to help the most at-risk Mainers by providing them with additional resources to promote their health, independence, and overall well being.” Maine gets more than $13M from feds to reduce homelessness 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z Mr. Golden’s explanation for his vote, on the other hand, angered and frustrated some Democrats, including the author and famous Mainer Stephen King. With Split Decision on Impeachment, Maine Democrat Risks a Dual Backlash 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z “Mainers are relying on us to provide certainty and protect our country from another senseless government shutdown,” Pingree said. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Mainers are ringing in the new year in unique ways. Mainers are ringing in new year in unusual ways 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z “These days, Senator Collins seems more focused on serving the special interests that fund her campaigns than the Mainers who elected her,” she told the outlet. Susan Collins announces re-election bid hours before Trump impeachment vote 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z Collins’ aides shrug off questions of how presidential politics could factor into her race, and the 66-year-old senator said she’s built her career on an independence valued by Mainers. Trump, impeachment could loom large in Sen. Collins’ race 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z “But she still believes the majority of Mainers, and Americans, reside in the middle.” Witch hunt or necessity? Maine's rugged independent voters torn over impeaching Trump 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z Friday marks the opening of the annual period for Mainers to sign up. Maine governor raising awareness of ACA open enrollment 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z A Maine-based independent health policy analyst, Mitchell Stein, says Maine’s Medicare expansion will lead to fewer Mainers being uninsured. Maine ACA enrollment could to drop with Medicaid expansion 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z Cultivating Community farmer training program director Alex Redfield says the grants will help the group partner with others to improve food access for new Mainers. Maine group gets funding for refugee farmer project 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Josh Tardy, a Bangor attorney and former Republican leader in the Maine House, said Mainers expect Collins to demonstrate “due diligence” on her constitutionally imposed obligations when it comes to impeachment. Trump, impeachment could loom large in Sen. Collins’ race 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z She said Mainers “remain forever grateful for their sacrifice.” Collins at firefighter memorial: ‘Not all heroes wear capes’ 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z That means Mainers will need to either get a special star for their driver’s licenses or get a different form of approved identification to board flights. Mainers have 1 year to comply with Real ID law 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Cara Sacks, co-chair of Mainers for Health and Parental Rights, which organized the petition drive, said voters were asked to sign a petition to allow people to vote on the issue of government-mandated vaccines. Some Maine voters say opponents of vaccine law misled them 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z If not, there simply won’t be enough workers to fill open positions, even if every native-born Mainer stays here to work. Editorials from around New England 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Pingree says the grants will help “lift up diverse voices and increase access to cultural programming for all Mainers.” Maine bicentennial celebration gets boost from NEH 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z Maine for Mainers is holding its event in Canaan this weekend. Foes call anti-immigrant event “white supremacist picnic” 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z “We are pleased to take this important step toward more equitable health coverage for all Mainers.” States are all over the map when it comes to transgender health care 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The Department of Health and Human Services is also launching an advisory group tasked with improving long-term services for older Mainers in their homes and communities. Maine grappling with closure of nursing homes 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says the new restrictions will deny Mainers access to services such as cancer screenings and reproductive health services. Maine gov: Trump abortion order is bad for state’s health 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z But she noted how much natural affection Mainers have for senators: “We know our politicians. We see our politicians.” Analysis | In the Trump era, Sen. Susan Collins’s declaration as a New England moderate is challenged 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z An unusually high number of Mainers receive Social Security, and they recently received a 2.8 % cost of living increase. Personal income up in Maine 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z Most six-year-old Mainers are already in school, but a new law will officially change Maine law to reflect that under a bill Mills signed Friday. E-cigarette tax, help for poor residents on governor’s desk 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z For many Mainers struggling with mental illness, and their loved ones, the misery has been only slightly abated. Editorials from around New England 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z The rest were Mainers he knew nothing about. Analysis | Sen. Angus King’s unplanned road trip home expands his horizon 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z “Getting things done for Mainers is what we’re elected to do, not falling in line behind the demands of someone else,” Gideon says in the ad. In debate, Democrats turn to a popular target who’s not Donald Trump: Mitch McConnell 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z But so far, just over 26,000 Mainers are currently enrolled under the expansion, according to Department of Health and Human Services figures that were analyzed by The Associated Press. Maine Medicaid expansion not moving as quickly as expected 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z It is unclear whether Mainers will be able to utilize the state’s new ranked-choice voting system for those March primaries or the presidential general election in November, however. Dems head to S.C. with all eyes on Biden 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Without adequate treatment, housing and other services, Mainers with serious mental illness fall often into acute crisis. Editorials from around New England 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z This year it will be focusing on luring back former Mainers. Some rural states double down on attracting new residents 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z And a Maine organization and campaign to lure new residents this year will be focusing on bringing former Mainers back. Some rural states double down on attracting new residents 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z Over 30,000 Mainers at one point gained Medicaid coverage under expansion this year, a figure the department says is in line with other states. Maine Medicaid expansion not moving as quickly as expected 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z With three-quarters of Mainers saying they are concerned about prescription drug costs, this work is vital. Editorials from around New England 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z Mainers have been working on this problem for years, and in 2019 the state has a real chance to make headway. Editorials from around New England 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z Drouin, who was already cleared of criminal wrongdoing, told WABI-TV that she “never doubted a jury of Mainers would return this verdict.” Jury: Police shooting was not excessive force 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z Mainers are right to be concerned about climate change, but one thing they don’t need to worry about is doing too much. Editorials from around New England 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z He added that fewer Mainers may be eligible for expansion under an improving economy. Maine Medicaid expansion not moving as quickly as expected 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z NextEra Energy Resources on Tuesday said the PUC didn’t adequately consider alternatives and said there was not sufficient evidence it would benefit Mainers. Transmission power line approval is being appealed 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z Meir will join Charles O. Hobaugh, of Bar Harbor, and Christopher Cassidy, of York, as Mainers who have been to space. Editorials from around New England 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z The Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee voted Wednesday on bills addressing the future of the system, which Mainers endorsed in two statewide votes. Maine panel considers ranked choice voting bills 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z Maine Public reports Democratic Senate President Troy Jackson’s bills aim to provide Mainers with more ways of obtaining affordable prescription drugs. Maine could source more prescriptions drugs from Canada 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z The Padres’ 1-0 victory over the Mainers on Tuesday was quite reflective of that. In final tuneup before home opener, Mariners fall to Padres in speedy outing 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z In 1997, the year her husband died, she helped found Adoptive and Foster Families, an organization that helps Mainers who care for relatives’ children. How these grandparents became America’s unofficial social safety net 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z Even on that short list, there are two Mainers. Editorials from around New England 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z The joke about Mainers confusing flatlanders with complicated directions is rapidly becoming a truism in eastern Massachusetts. Editorials from around New England 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z With RCV, Mainers were able to vote for the candidate they wanted most, without fear that they might accidentally elect the candidate they liked least. One weird small-town political drama shows why America needs voting reform 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Mills said the project will reduce the region’s reliance on fossil fuels, without costing Mainers. Public can address hydropower project’s environmental impact 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Jackson Laboratory vice president LuAnn Ballesteros says the grant is “an important step in propelling our work forward to help Mainers, and people around the world impacted by addiction.” Jackson Laboratory grant to help understand addiction, genes 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The chief justice says suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Mainers between 15 and 24 years old. Maine’s chief justice says youth in crisis need help 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z If Mainers are going to have the “serious talk” about vaccines and diseases that Isgro calls for - and we should - it must be based on science and facts, not false scare tactics about immigrants. Editorials from around New England 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z Mills said the New England Clean Energy Connect project will reduce the region’s reliance on fossil fuels, and will cost Mainers nothing. Regulators gathering comments on CMP deal 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z The $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect will reduce the region’s reliance on fossil fuels and reduce electricity costs in the region at no cost to Mainers, Mills said. Gov. Mills signs onto power line after CMP sweetens pot 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Mills said the project will reduce the region’s reliance on fossil fuels, and will cost Mainers nothing. Gov. Mills signs onto power line after CMP sweetens pot 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z She hears from Mainers that they miss the product, and is confident they’ll buy it if the fishery ever reopens. Shrimpers hope industry lost to warm seas won’t be forgotten 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z His season was over after five outings with the Mainers. Surgery complete, Mariners reliever Sam Tuivailala is working toward a mid-June return to MLB action 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says her Medicaid expansion proposal is going to spur economic growth in addition to providing health care for thousands more Mainers. The Latest: Maine governor touts Medicaid expansion 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Land For Maine’s Future says the map will help Mainers easily locate some of the most popular preserved lands in the state. Interactive map directs residents to Maine’s protected land 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z Mills told supporters in an email Tuesday that too many Mainers are facing high health insurance bills while the state’s aging workforce and changing climate must be addressed. Maine lawmakers’ bills focus on solar energy, health care 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z The LePage administration has said it’s denied 3,500 Mainers who applied for coverage under the expansion. Medicaid expansion, pot, workforce on agenda for lawmakers 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z One in five Mainers are now on Medicaid, according to state figures, down from over one in four in 2013 when Maine ranked fourth in the nation for Medicaid enrollment. Maine governor’s success sometimes overshadowed by mouth 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z The stories, often involving a fancy-pants tourist and a laconic Mainer who gets the last word, set the stage for regional humorists who followed. Half of iconic Bert & I duo dies 60 years after recording 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z A new campaign is urging Mainers home for the holidays to move back to Maine for a job. Campaign urges Mainers home for holidays to move back home 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z The leader of an electoral reform group that pressed for a 2016 referendum in which Mainers approved a new voting system is decrying a “sore loser lawsuit.” The Latest: Electoral reformer decries ‘sore loser lawsuit’ 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z The China trade war has trickled down to the lobster market, leaving Mainers high and dry with millions of pounds of unsold crustaceans. The Week in Business: What the Midterms Mean for Taxes, and Amazon’s 2 New Homes 2018-11-10T05:00:00Z Maine State Librarian James Ritter says the state’s looking for collections hidden away in closets and attics that tell the stories of Mainers in the “Great War.” Mainers to scan World War II mementoes all day long 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z When Mainers voted in the June primary, they used a drastically different system by ranking candidates. Maine voters will cast ballots two different types of way in November election 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z Sweet claims that Mainers are in “desperate need for a new kind of politics” and a big issue is money in politics. Sen. Susan Collins already facing post-Kavanaugh wave of potential Dem challengers 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z Ranked-choice voting will be used for the first time in federal races in November after Mainers turned back a legislative delay. Pingree says she won’t use ranked choice voting in November 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z During the primary, he told the Portsmouth Herald that “welfare expansion will not strengthen Maine’s economy,” adding “I will not support funding Medicaid expansion by raising taxes on hard-working Mainers or job creators.” The Health 202: Maine's race for governor could end Medicaid standoff 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z "Senator Collins failed that test, and Mainers will remember where she stood when the Court rules to rip health care away from us." Analysis | The Health 202: Reversing Roe wouldn't criminalize abortion everywhere 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z “That ruling strikes down protections for people with preexisting conditions, allowing insurance companies to deny coverage to over half a million Mainers.” Obamacare defenders say Justice Brett Kavanaugh could determine fate of law 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z Ms. Collins called into question the Democrat’s ties to the northeastern state, saying Ms. Rice isn’t a Mainer. Susan Collins on Susan Rice: She’s not from Maine 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z “We’re taking back Maine’s Senate seat, and claiming it for someone who knows how to listen to her constituents,” tweeted Mainers for Accountable Leadership, which organized protests at Collins’ office. Opponents vow Sen. Collins will pay price for Kavanaugh vote 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z Alcohol, available at corner stores and gas stations everywhere, is killing Mainers and ruining lives right under our noses. Editorials from around New England 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z Mainers appear lukewarm on LePage and mixed on Trump, who won a historic split electoral vote from Maine’s more rural 2nd congressional district. Maine candidates aim for civility after firebrand governor 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Mainers be converging on Capitol Hill to protest Kavanaugh's nomination. Mainers continue to mobilize in an effort to get GOP Senator Susan Collins to oppose Brett Kavanaugh 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z He led state government’s efforts to help Mainers when stormy weather caused oil and propane distribution issues. LePage energy office director leaves administration 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z Collins objects to the “Be a Hero” campaign started by Ady Barkanz, a national health care activist with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and local advocacy groups Maine People’s Alliance and Mainers for Accountable Leadership. Editorials from around New England 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z But Marie Follayttar Smith, a director of Mainers for Accountable Leadership, defended the effort and said activists would continue their pressure campaign. Interest Groups Turn Up Pressure on Senators Before Kavanaugh Vote 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z He said he needs lawmakers’ support to implement his plans to bring back Mainers who’ve moved away, boost vocational training, reel in Maine’s citizen referendum process and cut taxes, red tape and bloat. Maine candidates aim for civility after firebrand governor 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z "It’s bad for Mainers. And it’s bad for anyone in America who suffers from asthma or a respiratory disease." Brett Kavanaugh could be worse than you think: Here’s how he’ll gut environmental protection 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z There was extensive damage, and James Brown from the National Weather Service said Mainers should keep an “eye on the sky” on Thursday. Thunderstorms cause power outages across Maine 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z But it’s a mistake for Mainers to focus only on the costs and not the benefits. Editorials from around New England 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z “What else does Maine need to do? What else do Mainers need to say before they are listened to and represented?” Interest Groups Turn Up Pressure on Senators Before Kavanaugh Vote 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z She says Mainers outside of Portland are struggling, and she’s tired of seeing LePage’s “blunt or aggressive” antics representing Maine on national news. Maine candidates aim for civility after firebrand governor 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z The expansion, made possible by the Affordable Care Act, would be largely funded by the federal government and would cover at least 70,000 low-income Mainers. Analysis | The Daily 202: By overturning ballot initiatives, more lawmakers are rejecting the will of their voters 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Mainers over the age of 65 already receive free admission to state parks. Maine veterans can receive lifetime state park, museum pass 2018-08-11T04:00:00Z “I ask that she vote to protect someone like me,” the co-founder of Mainers for Accountable Leadership told a Collins staffer, who listened patiently and jotted down notes. Democrats all but acknowledge Kavanaugh is headed toward confirmation to Supreme Court 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Demand Justice, the group leading the liberal coalition’s multimillion-dollar opposition to Kavanaugh, posted a video of the interaction and encouraged Mainers to call the senator’s office to demand she oppose the nominee. Analysis | ‘A different level of intensity’: Collins and Murkowski find pressure over Supreme Court lacks emotional pleas on health care 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z Fishermen from Grand Manan Island got approval from the Canadian government to fish year-round in the gray zone, setting up direct competition with Mainers. Border Patrol Stops Canadian Fishermen in Disputed Waters Off Maine 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z Merrill’s group has been encouraging Mainers who think they might be eligible for the expansion to sign up for coverage. Analysis | The Daily 202: By overturning ballot initiatives, more lawmakers are rejecting the will of their voters 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Advocates warned that even if LePage didn’t comply with the court order, Mainers on July 2 would apply for Medicaid coverage they’re owed under state law. Medicaid law in limbo as 80,000 Mainers await coverage 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z His comments were captured with cellphone video at an airport by Marcella Makinen from an advocacy group, Mainers for Accountable Leadership. Poliquin opposes separation of immigrant kids from parents 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z His comments were captured with cellphone video at an airport by Marcella Makinen from an advocacy group, Mainers for Accountable Leadership. Poliquin opposes separation of immigrant kids from parents 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z This is a problem that all Mainers should pay attention to. Editorials from around New England 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z Two Democrats asked Mainers to vote for them as their first and second-place candidates. AP EXPLAINS: What does ranked-choice voting mean for Maine? 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z Nearly three out of five voters last fall voted to expand Medicaid to 80,000 Mainers. Medicaid law in limbo as 80,000 Mainers await coverage 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z Whoever wins, Mainers may be grateful to see the last of LePage, who became nationally notorious for making a number of apparently racist remarks throughout his tenure. Will another blue wave hit Virginia? Here are Tuesday’s key primaries 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z Two Democrats are asking Mainers to vote for them as their first and second-place candidates. AP EXPLAINS: Maine tries ranked-choice voting 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z But when you rank states based on the least affordable rental housing, you’ll see Maine right up there with California, New Jersey and Massachusetts, highlighting a problem that is much worse than most Mainers understand. Editorials from around New England 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z Mainers will used ranked-choice voting on Tuesday to sort through a crowded gubernatorial field that includes 11 Republican and Democratic candidates. Ranked choice voting gets spotlight from Jennifer Lawrence 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Legal arguments are set for July 18, and advocates are encouraging Mainers to apply for Medicaid expansion Monday even though the LePage administration’s not ready for a surge in applicants. Medicaid law in limbo as 80,000 Mainers await coverage 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z Mainers will use ranked-choice voting on Tuesday to sort through a crowded gubernatorial field that includes 11 Republican and Democratic candidates. Ranked choice voting gets spotlight from Jennifer Lawrence 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z But legal questions about ranked-choice voting, however, will prevent its use in the November gubernatorial election, no matter how Mainers vote Tuesday. AP EXPLAINS: Maine tries ranked-choice voting 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z The goal is to get more 14- and 15-year-old Mainers into the workforce. LePage administration wants more teens to work this summer 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z But he’s term limited and deeply unpopular, and it seems more likely than not that his successor will open the door for 70,000 poor Mainers to get insurance. Analysis | The Daily 202: Why Virginia’s Medicaid expansion is a big deal 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The Medicaid expansion aimed at providing health care to 70,000 Mainers was approved by a statewide referendum that didn’t provide a funding source. Judge asked to order LePage to start Medicaid expansion 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Mainers in June will pick winners of gubernatorial and legislative primaries. Mainers face deadline ahead of June primary 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Mainers in June will pick winners of gubernatorial and legislative primaries. Mainers face deadline ahead of June primary 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z Advocacy groups Our Children’s Trust, Citizens Climate Lobby and 350 Maine said they collected hundreds of signatures from Mainers who support the proposal. Maine citizens want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z Other new laws target prescription drug price transparency, allow over-the-counter Narcan to Mainers of all ages and protect aspects of the federal health care law if repealed by Congress. School funding, tax reform in limbo in Maine 2018-05-12T04:00:00Z The Portland Press Herald reports the National Weather Service warns Mainers not to swim in the ocean. Maine, where sun was rumor in April, to see 80 degree temps 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z Mainers approved the new voting concept in a statewide referendum in November 2016, but state lawmakers delayed its implementation. Maine justices ponder 11th-hour ranked-choice voting query 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z The voting system would allow Mainers to rank candidates in order of preference. Maine’s high court hears questions on ranked-choice voting 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z The voting system would allow Mainers to rank candidates on the ballot in order of preference. Maine supreme court to address ranked-choice voting 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Senate said he’s going to ask a judge to bar his primary challenger because of petitions that contained forged signatures from both living and dead Mainers. GOP’s Eric Brakey wants judge to keep opponent off ballot 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z With health insurance, 80,000 more Mainers can access preventative care, vaccinations, addiction treatment, counseling and other needed care. Editorials from around New England 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Mainers approved the new voting concept in a statewide referendum in November 2016 but state lawmakers delayed its implementation. Judge: Ranked-choice voting ready for Maine’s June elections 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z Mainers approved the new voting concept in a statewide referendum last year but state lawmakers delayed its implementation. Maine Senate passes order challenging ranked-choice voting 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z Maine has its lowest unemployment rate in 40 years, and there is a larger number of Mainers working today than at any time in history. Editorials from around New England 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z Mainers approved the new voting concept in a statewide referendum in November 2016 but lawmakers delayed implementation. Ranked choice supporters ask judge to intervene in Maine 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z By extending insurance to 80,000 more Mainers, Medicaid expansion will make medical care more accessible and affordable. Editorials from around New England 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Several Democrats and Republicans say the wage hike is raising incomes for Mainers often working multiple jobs in a state that’s seen slugging income growth since the recession. House rejects effort to roll back Maine’s minimum wage hike 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z The opioid crisis, which kills more than one Mainer and 115 Americans a day, needs a serious, consistent and evidence-based response. Editorials from around New England 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Mainers celebrate maple syrup every fourth Sunday of March by visiting sugarhouses all over the state. Maple syrup season is here in Maine as LePage taps tree 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z State Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, said the state should investigate “how many hundreds of Mainers were improperly denied benefits they were entitled to,” have those benefits restored and ensure something like this never happens again. Newspaper: Memo calls unemployment filing system a ‘failure’ 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z By expanding Medicaid, Maine will make insurance coverage available to 80,000 Mainers. Editorials from around New England 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z “This set up is designed to hide Mainers’ vocal opposition to this plan and avoid an opportunity for citizens to get up to a mic and express their views,” she said. Fishermen, environmentalists to blast offshore drilling plan 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z The liberal nonprofit Maine Center for Economic Policy claims the proposal would provide more tax relief to businesses than low-income Mainers. Maine governor says plan would prevent state tax hike 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z I refuse to be called a Mainer, young fellah, and no one calls me Bub and expects anything but a hard frost. Life on an Island: Silence, Beauty and a Long Wait for the Ferry 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z The proposal would increase taxes on high-earning Mainers to raise $310 million annually for so-called “universal home care” for the elderly and disabled. Proposed tax on wealthy to fund home care moves ahead 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z Mainers have said extending health insurance to their friends, co-workers and neighbors who don’t have it is their priority. Editorials from around New England 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z The Sun Journal reports that Mason on Wednesday submitted the names of more than 3,200 Mainers who donated $5 to his campaign. Critic of public-funded elections qualifies for state funds 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z LePage said he will again invite to his address an elderly Mainer who lost his home to foreclosure. Maine’s lame duck governor to work until ‘very last minute’ 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z The proposed ballot question would increase taxes on high-earning Mainers in order to raise $310 million annually to provide such care, which would include home health aides, home repair, hospice care and transportation. Liberals seek universal home care for elderly, disabled 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z The proposed ballot question would increase taxes on high-earning Mainers in order to raise $310 million annually for so-called “universal home care” for the elderly and disabled. Liberals seek universal home care for elderly, disabled 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z Lower and middle-income Mainers would be hit particularly hard by state tax increases. Federal tax reform could increase Mainers’ state tax bills 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z Public officials should not be discouraged from promoting policies that most Mainers would consider to be good ideas. Editorials from around New England 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Some Mainers say they’re forced off painkillers while struggling to access alternative therapies. Maine sees fewer opioid prescription claims under law 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z If anyone could complain about the cold, it would be Mainers, where the wind chills will make it feel as cold as negative-40 degrees Friday night. New Hampshire's Mt. Washington bracing for a wind chill of 100 degrees below zero 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Like the state’s county jails and prisons, the Long Creek Youth Development Center has become a warehouse for young Mainers with mental illness. Editorials from around New England 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z He also asked Mainers to keep in their thoughts military personnel and their families. LePage urges Mainers to remember those who’re struggling 2017-12-25T05:00:00Z It will, she insists, protect Medicaid and Medicare — two programs particularly important to Mainers, given the state’s large elderly population. Susan Collins was duped 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Law enforcement officials say 185 Mainers died of a drug overdose in the first six months of this year. Maine opioid task force ready to deliver recommendations 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z Unless Mr. LePage succeeds, about 80,000 more Mainers will be eligible for coverage, a victory in an unsettling year for health care in America. Opinion | Medicaid Is Great, but Rural Maine Needs Hospitals, Too 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z Plus, many Mainers are used to things as they are. Clocks Turn Back Sunday, but Some States Wish They Wouldn’t 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z Poliquin said Tuesday the proposal will help Mainers by doubling the standard deduction and increasing tax credits for children. Rep. Poliquin says he’ll vote to keep intact top tax rate 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z Mainers approved the election system that allows voters to rank their top candidate choices rather than just picking one. Ranked choice delay becomes law without LePage signature 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Democratic Rep. Jay McCreight of Harpswell said that the statewide epidemic requires action and that “every day, we hesitate literally means the death of another Mainer.” Maine opioid task force ready to deliver recommendations 2017-12-04T05:00:00Z Yet analysts say the on-the-ground campaign largely has focused on what the initiative means for Mainers, their health and their pocketbooks, rather than focusing on the national fight. Obamacare subsidies put directly to Maine voters 2017-10-22T04:00:00Z This year, faced with the reality of perhaps 100,000 Mainers losing health coverage, Collins criticized both the policy and the process. Analysis | Susan Collins’s near-retirement speaks directly to the frustrations of Washington 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z The campaign says that the number of Mainers over age 65 is expected to double by 2030, with thousands more seniors requiring aging services. Group launches campaign for universal in-home care 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z These requirements sound reasonable, but in practice they hurt Mainers. Editorials from around New England 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z Maine won’t receive that extra federal funding for a chunk of low-income Mainers under an expansion because the state previously expanded Medicaid then curtailed coverage. Mainers to consider Medicaid expansion this fall 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z Public Policy Polling found Collins’ approval rating among likely Republican primary voters is just 33% – less than half the support Trump enjoys among the same Mainers. Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 8.8.17 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z That’s the funny thing about Mainers: They love their senators and expect big things of them. Analysis | Susan Collins’s near-retirement speaks directly to the frustrations of Washington 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z Otherwise, we’ll keep having days when, for thousands of Mainers, going outside could mean a trip to the hospital. Editorials from around New England 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Tell that to the nearly 77,000 Mainers who last winter were able to run their furnaces just a little longer without having to decide to go without food or medication. Editorials from around New England 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z A failed Maine bill estimated that the state would instead receive the regular match of about 62 percent for a quarter of approximately 79,000 eligible Mainers. Mainers to consider Medicaid expansion this fall 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z She’s also made clear, however, that she won’t stand for efforts to replace the ACA with a package that would hurt the thousands of poor, elderly and disabled Mainers now covered by Medicaid. Editorials from around New England 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z The Mainer is the most centrist Republican in the Senate, and was an early backer of Cassidy’s efforts to repair, rather than gut, Obamacare. Senators to watch: These Republicans could make or break the effort to repeal Obamacare 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Roughly 77,000 Mainers benefited from the program, and the AP reports that is less than a quarter of eligible households. Editorials from around New England 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Anyone who wants to help the thousands of our fellow Mainers who are struggling with addiction should press their elected representatives in Augusta to vote against this one. Editorials from around New England 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z She said she wants Mainers to keep more of their money. Former DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew to run for governor 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Parades and other events were the order of the day in most communities as Mainers paused to remember those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Showers, cool temps as Maine celebrates Memorial Day 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z Democrat Rep. Heidi Brooks says her bill would create a pathway to a system financing health care for most Mainers. Bill would create single-payer health care system 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z Libby says that though Mainers are eager to pull their own weight, many face barriers like lack of education or specific skills. Task force aims to hackle workforce challenges 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z Coupled with funding to help low-income Mainers with problem wells purchase filtration systems, it would make a real difference. Editorials from around New England 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Of those, 11 Mainers lost temporary cash assistance benefits for failing to complete required drug tests, while four other individuals lost benefits after refusing screening for drugs. Few welfare recipients tested for drugs in Maine under law 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z About 8,500 Mainers receive monthly temporary assistance. 12 Maine welfare recipients tested for drugs in last 2 years 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z Expanding the state’s tourism industry to help Mainers prosper is the subject of a two-day conference set to begin Tuesday. Maine hopes to keep bringing in more tourists 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z King, an independent, is going to host a listening session to hear from Mainers on Sunday at Hannaford Hall at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. Sen. King of Maine meets with Trump’s Supreme Court nominee 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Naturally occurring arsenic can seep out of that rock and into the groundwater that through private wells provides nearly half of Mainers with drinking water. Editorials from around New England 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Mainers For Accountable Leadership is planning to hold rallies at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Portland, Bangor and Lewiston. Group that wants access to leaders to focus on Collins 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z Mainers lodged 254 written complaints and made about 2,800 inquiries to the bureau’s property and casualty division, which includes auto and homeowners insurance. Insurance bureau recovers $970,000 for consumers, businesses 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Leon Gorman is Linda Bean’s cousin, and on Fox she talked about his Obama donations, creating a spectacle that many Mainers would abhor—a discussion of family conflict and money aired on national TV. Trump, L. L. Bean, and the Peculiar Politics of Maine 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z Police are asking Mainers to notify local law enforcement agencies if they receive such an email or text message. Police warn of scam threatening death if money isn’t sent 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z More than half of Maine wells, however, haven’t even been tested, putting tens of thousands of Mainers at risk. Editorials from around New England 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Mainer was manning his battle station when a superior ordered him to grab a fire hose and wash the blood out of a station near his that had just been hit. Pearl Harbor survivors reflect, share vivid memories 75 years after ‘day of infamy’ 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z The Maine Bureau of Insurance said Mainers made 6,007 calls last year and filed 790 complaints on issues related to insurance. Insurance bureau recovers $970,000 for consumers, businesses 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z “The public is fed up with the inability for politicians to take action,” said David Farmer, who works for Mainers for Responsible Gun Ownership. Here’s how gun-control advocates are hoping to finally win on Tuesday 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z The campaign manager for the ballot question says Augusta politicians are currently giving tax breaks to wealthy Mainers rather than fund schools. Maine voters to decide tax on wealthy to support schools 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Chelsea Clinton is scheduled to appear at the University of Maine, where she’ll urge Mainers to support her mom’s bid to become the first woman to be elected president. Chelsea Clinton headed to Maine to campaign for her mom 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Over the next three hours, Mr. Mainer and thousands of other U.S. sailors battled back the Japanese onslaught while trying to evacuate the wounded and dead off their ships. Pearl Harbor survivors reflect, share vivid memories 75 years after ‘day of infamy’ 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z If the referendum is approved, then Mainers would be the first to endorse the system on a statewide basis. Ranked choice as easy as 1, 2, 3? Not so fast, critics say 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z His lawyer, David Webbert, said the lawsuit aims to protect Mainers from being “blackmailed, threatened, and intimidated by a politician willing to abuse government power for partisan reasons.” 1st Circuit considers lawsuit against Maine governor 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z The federal government says more than 1 million Mainers are currently dealing with drought conditions. Farms hurt by drought eligible for federal help 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z Leaders say the New Mainers seek to organize the civic work of those immigrant communities under one umbrella. Nonprofit seeks to educate immigrants on civic engagement 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Mainer was getting ready to take shore leave when the first bombs hit Battleship Row. Pearl Harbor survivors reflect, share vivid memories 75 years after ‘day of infamy’ 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z And that is one reason why Maine's Governor LePage, a troglodyte Republican, made sure ill Mainers will suffer along without Medicare. How Expanding Medicaid Can Lower Insurance Premiums for All 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z The Rachel Maddow Show filed a Freedom of Information Act request, asking the governor’s office just how many other letters LePage may have received from Mainers who asked him to quit. Maine's Paul LePage eyes possible resignation 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Asked by reporters to provide the binder, Mr LePage replied: "Let me tell you something: Black people come up the highway and they kill Mainers. You ought to look into that." Maine Governor Paul LePage criticised for 'racist' remarks - BBC News 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z But as a famous Mainer once said: “Rejecting the conventions of political correctness is different from showing complete disregard for common decency.” Editorials from around New England 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Mainer asked who had been hit, to no avail. Pearl Harbor survivors reflect, share vivid memories 75 years after ‘day of infamy’ 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z Mainers for Responsible Gun Ownership is advocating for passage of the referendum. NRA, LePage come out against Maine background check proposal 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z Thousands of Mainers struggle with addiction every day, many of them while looking for help that just isn’t there. Editorials from around New England 2016-07-09T04:00:00Z “For example, I do think we’ve had poorly negotiated trade agreements that have hurt manufacturing in this country and have cost thousands of Mainers their jobs,” she added. Inside the G.O.P.’s Trump Dilemma 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z When LePage makes these comments, some of our fellow Mainers applaud him for defying what they consider to be oppressive political correctness. Editorials from around New England 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z “We had a guy who could shine your shoes like nothing else,” Mr. Mainer said of Bryant Potter, a North Carolinian and one of his best friends aboard the Helena. Pearl Harbor survivors reflect, share vivid memories 75 years after ‘day of infamy’ 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z All told, more than 84,000 Mainers are signed up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Aetna to offer individual plans in Maine’s ACA marketplace 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z And, of course, better access to drug treatment and a continuation of the good work being done with juvenile offenders would help keep Mainers out of jail in the first place. Editorials from around New England 2016-04-30T04:00:00Z But Rep. Ken Fredette, House Republican leader, said he feared it would kill jobs by raising energy costs while helping only a small number of Mainers. The Latest: Maine solar bill is dead after House vote 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z Many were uncomfortable, and a few were afraid, but these open-minded Mainers did the right thing. My Transgender Daughter Taught Me Courage—and Patriotism 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z “From then on, we just did what we were supposed to do,” Mr. Mainer said. Pearl Harbor survivors reflect, share vivid memories 75 years after ‘day of infamy’ 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z The state recently notified thousands of Mainers with mental illness that they may lose some benefits. Hundreds in Maine protest cuts to mental health services 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z "They're tapping into the frustration of Mainers," said Holmes, a certified public accountant. Before there was Donald Trump, there was Maine's Paul LePage 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z A state superior court dismissed the lawsuit as moot after the election and Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting appealed. Maine’s high court to rule on state’s role in bear hunt vote 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Mainers should be able to count on a much more expeditious and effective response from the people who work on their behalf. Editorials from around New England 2016-02-06T05:00:00Z Department of health and Human Services says more than 84,000 Mainers signed up for health insurance for this year under the Affordable Care Act. More than 84,000 Mainers sign up for health coverage 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Producers say he and his daughter are the first Mainers to be featured on the show. Mainers to catch some wicked tuna on reality TV show 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Smiling broadly, he told a reporter who asked if he was courting vigilantism, "I'm smarter than that," but some Mainers are concerned unstable people may act on the idea. Gov. LePage Taken to Woodshed for Idea to 'Get Rid of the Drug Dealers' 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Gov. Paul LePage told reporters Wednesday that Mainers are allowed to carry concealed handguns and added: ‘Load up and get rid of the drug dealers.’ Thursday's Mini-Report, 1.28.16 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z There are more than 300,000 Mainers over age 60, and more than 30 percent of this population lives alone. Editorials from around New England 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z The number of Mainers who enrolled represents about 65 percent of the 125,000 residents who are eligible for coverage. More than 84,000 Mainers sign up for health coverage 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z To hear stories from grumpy Mainers who sell lobster traps.” After Preparing for the Snowstorm, Prepare to Shovel 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z They also say scientific polls indicate a strong majority of Mainers support a national park adjacent to the existing Baxter State Park. Former park superintendents support new national park 2016-01-03T05:00:00Z Please, please, please, at least until next November, permit leftists to remain blind to their delusion about representing ordinary Mainers.” Welcome to Trumpland, Maine: What this small city tells us about the new politics of fear 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z “Mainers have a long and proud history of private land ownership, independence and local control, and do not take lightly any forced action by the federal government to increase its footprint in our state.” Idea to create national park concerns Maine delegation 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, and Angus King, an independent, say the move would make electronic delivery the standard and that would negatively affect Mainers who don’t have reliable Internet access. Maine senators say SEC should keep paper mutual fund reports 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z “It is our responsibility to ensure these memories are saved and shared with fellow Mainers and Americans.” Project to catalog sacrifices of Maine veterans 2015-11-07T05:00:00Z But they say all of those are now revered by Mainers. Former park superintendents support new national park 2016-01-03T05:00:00Z Mainers are going to the polls to vote on whether to approve changes to the state’s campaign finance rules and authorize $100 million in bonds. The Latest: Voting comes to an end in Maine as polls close 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Mainers appear to still be pulling large numbers of lobsters from the waters off their shores, continuing a long winning streak. Maine Lobster Boom Continues, Feeding Expanding Market 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z Maine's Consumer Health Operative, the most successful co-op thus far, was able to offer consumers an alternative to Anthem, previously the only choice for Mainers on the federal exchange. Should You Switch to an Alternative Health Insurer? 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z “The governor continues to defy voters and disrespect outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen and the individuals who work hard to ensure that Mainers benefit from conservation and recreational opportunities,” McCabe, D-Skowhegan, said in a statement. Critics blast LePage for withholding conservation money 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Others are Native American or aboriginal people of Canada, like Marshall, who hails from Nova Scotia, and some are Mainers. Machines take place of migrants as berry harvest booms 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z In the 250-year-old town of Bristol, I stopped at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, so beloved by Mainers that they voted to put it on their state quarter. Road-Tripping Through Edward Hopper’s Maine 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z The number of Mainers seeking treatment for heroin addiction increased from more than 1,100 in 2010 to over 3,000 last year. Another addiction treatment center to close in Maine 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z Department of Health and Human Services will provide services for Mainers ages 12 to 24 who are struggling with substance abuse. Maine gets $800,000 for substance abuse treatment services 2015-08-02T04:00:00Z The Mainers for Accountable Elections Coalition officially launched its “Yes on Question 1” campaign Tuesday. Group launches campaign to strengthen Clean Election law 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z LePage’s spokesman said Sunday that the governor believes that Mainers deserve an objective opinion from a higher legal authority. Democrats: 51 bills become law after LePage fails to act 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z A LePage spokesman said Mainers don’t care about the percentages or number of vetoes. Maine Gov. LePage’s veto pen not as powerful as it once was 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z Nearly 8,000 people showed up, flooding the standing room with Mainers touting an eclectic mix of tribal tattoos, floral prints, polo shirts and New Balance sneakers. Bernie Sanders Hits a Triumphant Note As His Crowds Grow 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z That’s why we support President Barack Obama’s proposed change to the overtime pay rules, which could give up to 20,000 Mainers a chance to earn more money. Editorials from around New England 2015-07-04T04:00:00Z The Kaiser Family Foundation said that 60,939 Mainers were receiving subsidies as of March 31. Nearly 61K Mainers to keep health insurance subsides 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z “So many places anchor the neighborhood and enrich our lives,” said former longtime resident Alta Mainer. In Tenleytown, community life revolves around hangouts 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z Rep. Bruce Poliquin says the grants will help to keep Maine’s coastal waters “crystal clear” for Mainers and visitors alike. Maine DEP gets money for pump-out stations for boaters 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z The Mainers tended to Reynolds and her grieving husband, Abram Reynolds. Funeral for a former slave takes center stage at Appomattox 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z Officials say 52 percent of Mainers who renew their license at their local Bureau of Motor Vehicles office register as organ donors. LePage, Dunlap urge Mainers to register as organ donors 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z “This budget is going to be the highest, fastest wage increase that all Mainers are going to receive,” he said Wednesday. LePage: ‘War’ against income tax won’t be won this year 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Officials say that nearly 90 percent of the Mainers who signed up by Jan. 30 will qualify for an average tax credit of $337 a month to help them pay for their coverage. Nearly 75K Mainers sign up during 2nd open enrollment period 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z At the heart of the proposed legislation is a cut in income taxes; Mainers would see their state tax obligation fall from 7.95 percent to 5.75 percent. The Most Ambitious Tax-Reform Plan of 2015 comes from Maine Governor Paul LePage 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z Mainers woke up to strong north winds, heavy snow and single-digit temperatures. Snowstorm Moves On to New England 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Mainers and those from away bought more than a billion gallons of gasoline last year alone. New England editorial roundup 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z The governor’s administration says it wants to use the money to pay for other things aimed at improving health outcomes for all Mainers, like higher Medicaid reimbursements for primary care providers. Advocates criticize LePage plan to trim anti-smoking fund 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z That’s what they were doing on that damp morning, with the Mainers tagging along. Green-Energy Inspiration Off the Coast of Denmark 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z “The goal of these benefits is not to subsidize poor lifestyle choices, but to help Mainers transition from a life of poverty to a life of prosperity.” Maine to Test Some Welfare Recipients for Drugs 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z “The amount of snow and the high winds, along with blowing and drifting snow, makes this storm dangerous for many Mainers,” Gov. Paul R. LePage of Maine said in making the declaration. Snowstorm Moves On to New England 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z He also said he’ll be looking at further cuts to state government, saying a government that is “too big and too expensive” takes money away from Mainers and discourages job creation. LePage says ‘Mainers have spoken and we have listened’ 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z The state is asking Mainers to use an online survey to tell officials about the number, size and location of moths they find. Maine wants to know where winter moths live 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z A little over a year later, companies have been set up in Canada and Britain specifically to sell prescription medicines to Mainers. Lawmakers Look for Ways to Provide Relief for Rising Cost of Generic Drugs 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z Cutler essentially conceded defeat last Wednesday and urged Mainers to vote their conscience. The Midterms: What to Expect Tonight "As governor, I have done everything I can to protect the health and safety of Mainers," he said on Friday. Quarantine victory for US Ebola nurse 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z "While we certainly respect the rights of one individual, we must be vigilant in protecting 1.3 million Mainers, as well as anyone who visits our great state," he said in a statement. Ebola quarantine test looms in US 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z The announcement followed a Cutler press conference Wednesday in which he said Mainers should “vote their conscience” in the Nov. 4 election, a seeming admission that he can’t win. Maine's Independent Senator Switches Endorsement for Governor 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Mainers had long been traveling over the border to get cheaper medicines, said Troy D. Jackson, a state senator who sponsored the bill. Lawmakers Look for Ways to Provide Relief for Rising Cost of Generic Drugs 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z “He’s still running for governor and Governor LePage is still doing the thing he’s done, criss-crossing the state and asking every Mainer for his vote.” Potential spoiler candidate: 'Vote your conscience' 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting argued that the department’s campaign was illegal. Court: Maine agency can campaign against bear vote 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z The Humane Society supports the coalition backing the initiative, which is led by a group called Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting. Bears are on the ballot in Maine as hunting methods are debated 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z Both the Maine Wildlife Conservation Council and Mainers For Fair Bear Hunting acknowledged that outside money is playing a big role in the campaign. Money pouring into Maine for bear vote fight 2014-10-11T04:00:00Z LePage will be joined by chief engineer for DOT, Joyce Taylor, who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer and will be informing Mainers about the importance of early detection. LePage recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z Officials are urging Mainers to be on the lookout for cold-like symptoms that could signal the virus, such as a fever, runny nose, sneezing and muscle aches. First Maine child tests positive for enterovirus 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Mainers may be sipping similar amounts of fluoride. Is Fluoride in Private Wells Causing an IQ Decline? 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z Mainers are extremely welcoming, and after one visit, you’ll want to return to the charming town time after time. Five Great Fall Trips 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z Ms Collins and Ms Bellows both say jobs are the most important issue for Mainers. Her reign in Maine is easy to explain 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The department says that 39,300 Mainers were unemployed, down 8,200 people over the year. Maine unemployment rate falls to 5.5 percent 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Cutler said property taxes place a “disproportionate and regressive burden on particularly vulnerable Mainers.” Independent Cutler hits the road for tax plan 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z They reported that 27 percent of those Mainers did nothing about it. Is Fluoride in Private Wells Causing an IQ Decline? 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z Bellows says that “voter confidence in Congress is at a near-record low” and that Mainers need to hear directly from the candidates, “unfiltered by spin.” Bellows seeks 10 debates with US Sen. Collins 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z One still sees bumper stickers noting that most Mainers did not vote for their governor. Her reign in Maine is easy to explain 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Department of Health and Human Services figures released Wednesday show that 89 percent of Mainers who signed up on the exchange selected plans that the federal government helps pay for with tax credits. Mainers paying $99 in monthly premium on exchange 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Jackson, a logger from Allagash, said he would be a much-needed voice for hardworking Mainers and would fight Republicans to uphold Democratic values, like health care. Dem who stressed compromise wins Maine primary 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z Rep. Mike Michaud, who announced the grant, said the investment will “strengthen our communities and strengthen the livelihood of Mainers.” Federal grant to help Maine communities 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z She plans to visit more than 60 communities and is inviting Mainers to walk a few miles with her. Maine Senate candidate ready for 350-mile stroll 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Mainers and they like to meet their politicians face to face. Her reign in Maine is easy to explain 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Mainers who chose silver plans, the most common, paid an average monthly premium of $87. Mainers paying $99 in monthly premium on exchange 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Not surprisingly, perhaps, it’s the Californians and not the Mainers that throb with the most radiant colors: wheat yellows and shocking pinks, lurid reds and liquid lavenders. ‘An Ocean Garden’ Finds Beauty in Homely Seaweed 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z That would be extraordinarily important to me — extraordinarily important to a lot of Mainers. America’s most progressive Senate nominee: Meet Shenna Bellows of Maine 2014-04-07T12:30:00Z “I hold no animosity toward anyone by virtue of their gender or sexual orientation, and today I am focused on ensuring freedom and economic prosperity for all Mainers.” Republican lawmaker very sorry he said men should be able to rape women if abortion is legal 2014-02-27T20:46:00Z Many Mainers split the ticket and vote for candidates they like from both parties. Her reign in Maine is easy to explain 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z “For me, it’s just a part of who I am, as much as being a third-generation millworker or a lifelong Mainer.” Maine Governor Candidate Says He's Gay 2013-11-04T15:20:25Z Some Mainers worry that their state—long a stamping-ground of moderate Republicans and conciliatory independents—is getting attention for the wrong reasons. Maine’s abrasive governor: Front page LePage 2013-08-29T15:01:24Z In the face of a sweep of New England by President Richard M. Nixon, Mr. Hathaway won by persuading traditionally Republican Mainers to split their votes. William Hathaway, Senator From Maine, Dies at 89 2013-06-25T23:31:05Z "I hope the Legislature will act quickly to pass this bill and put the concerns of law-abiding Mainers at ease," LePage said in a statement. Facing outcry, Maine newspaper drops request for gun permit info 2013-02-15T22:39:36Z "If nothing else, I think this election will prove that being for marriage isn't a liability, and it may actually help," said Matt McTighe, campaign manager for Mainers United for Marriage. In U.S. fight over gay marriage, both sides gearing up for more battles 2012-11-28T12:04:26Z So as not to be overly confident the measure will pass, Matt McTighe, the campaign manager of Mainers United for Marriage, said he assumes those in the "undecided" column will vote for the other side. Ahead of gay marriage votes, advocates skeptical of polling 2012-10-17T17:17:09Z Bowers is a seventh-generation Mainer on both sides of her family. Maine Restores Undersea Plants to Protect Economy 2012-10-16T15:15:00.303Z Matt McTighe, campaign manager for Mainers United for Marriage, a coalition of groups advocating gay marriage, said his side had more time to make its case this year and was playing offense, not defense. Second Time Around, Hope for Gay Marriage in Maine 2012-06-25T01:29:52Z Flinty Mainers quite like the idea of electing an independent as an antidote to the problems of which Ms Snowe so despaired. Maine’s Senate race: Crowning a King 2012-05-24T15:10:30Z According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 27 percent of Mainers were covered by Medicaid in 2008, the most recent year for which complete data is available, compared with 20 percent of the population nationally. State House Journal: Medicaid Cuts Are Part of Larger Battle in Maine 2011-12-24T03:55:18Z The festival is held each year in to pay homage to the quirky bittersweet soda that was concocted by a Mainer in the 1870s. Maine?s Moxie Festival seeks ideas for theme for 2012 event 2011-12-05T13:54:32Z Mainer recorded for several labels and toured throughout the South in the 1930s. Wade Mainer, banjoist and country music pioneer, dies at 104 in Michigan home 2011-09-14T16:40:07Z If there's a viable third option in the race, Mainers will ignore one or both of the major party nominees. How to beat the Tea Party 2011-03-09T18:06:00Z Many are Mainers, but just as many are recently arrived immigrants who often bear the mental scars of war. This Land: Health Care for All, With Obama Down the Street 2010-04-02T01:46:00Z “There are 500 Mainers whose benefits expired on Sunday,” Ms. Collins said. G.O.P. Splits on Senator?s Move to Block Benefits 2010-03-02T17:25:00Z If anything, the whole exercise will only increase her popularity with Mainers who aren't part of the Republican base. How to beat the Tea Party 2011-03-09T18:06:00Z Mainer is credited with inventing the two-finger banjo picking style that paved the way for the Bluegrass era. Wade Mainer, banjoist and country music pioneer, dies at 104 in Michigan home 2011-09-14T16:40:07Z |
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