Representative Laurel Libby discussed her ongoing lawsuit against the Attorney General, arguing that ethics rules and social media restrictions infringe on her freedom of speech as an elected official. She highlighted the judge’s questioning and the AAG’s evasive responses. Libby also introduced legislation to repeal Real ID in Maine, citing privacy concerns and the availability of alternatives like passports. She criticized Governor Mills and legislative Democrats for their stance on transgender athletes, which she believes risks losing federal funding and discriminates against women and girls. Libby emphasized the need for a fair and safe playing field in sports.
While a Family Dollar location is still open in the city, the closure now means that residents will have to drive 40 minutes away to a Walmart in Calais just for fresh produce.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
