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Maine education officials say about 8K students still homeschooled

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Many of the students who began homeschooling in Maine during the pandemic have returned to the classroom, but about 8,000 kids remain at home, according to new data from the education department.

Maine senators join push to prevent military suicide

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s U.S. senators have joined a push to try to prevent suicide among members of the military.

Maine warns of ticks amid record year for babesiosis

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Health authorities in Maine are warning residents of a second peak in tick activity in the state this fall.

UMaine system to mail disenrollment letters to some students this week

(AP) The University of Maine System will mail out letters this week informing more than 200 students they’re being withdrawn from classes for failure to get vaccinated or to agree to tests.

Senator Collins: More than $260M for Maine in appropriations bill

(AP) U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said spending bills currently being considered in Congress contain more than $260 million for 106 Maine projects.

Portland man accused of pointing handgun at passing cars

Police arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at passing cars in Portland on Sunday. Police say he then hid in an apartment building on State Street creating a standoff.

Maine hikes tolls to recoup revenue lost during pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Motorists traveling through Maine will pay more in tolls starting in November, as the state looks to make up for revenue lost during the pandemic.

Atlantic mackerel fishing shut down for the rest of the year

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government is shutting down the harvest of an important species of fish for the rest of the year because of concerns about overfishing.