The FBI said in a statement to States Newsroom the incident “appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump.” A male suspect is in custody, law enforcement officials said. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/15/fbi…

There can be many barriers to voting for people with disabilities, from transportation to filling out a paper ballot, but the Maine Department of the Secretary of State wants to ensure that all eligible voters can participate in elections. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/15/how…

In the search for a more eco-friendly firefighting foam, soybeans may be the answer to moving away from “forever chemicals.” By North Dakota Monitor mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/14/soy…

U.S. Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack apologized to tribal communities for delays in shipments and delivery of expired food during a tense congressional hearing that highlighted widespread failures within the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/16/gro…

The area included in the auction is about 120,000 acres less than what BOEM outlined in its proposal earlier this year. The agency said it prioritized avoiding offshore fishing grounds, sensitive habitats and vessel transit routes. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/gulf-of…

At the pilot's outset, just 5% of participants and 6% of control group members said they were “doing okay” or better financially. One year later, that percentage was unchanged for the control group, but had risen to 53% of program participants. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/16/aft…

In a time where citizenship status is highly politicized and social media is surveilled, a look at how young people represent themselves online. By @by_paigegross mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/17/how…

“Nothing that we can do can take away the pain, the shock, and the understandable anger felt by the families who lost loved ones last October. But we can and we should take legislative and administrative actions in response to the Lewiston tragedy." mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/17/sen…

During a Tuesday meeting, Maine's child welfare agency highlighted efforts to remedy the issues plaguing frontline workers and families involved with the system with the ultimate goal of improving child safety. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/17/mai…

Every state has big plans backed by federal money from the Inflation Reduction Act. But former President Donald Trump, who has vowed to rescind “unspent” funds, could throw much of that work into chaos if he retakes the White House. By Stateline mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/17/red…

Joshua Seal, who became well known as an ASL interpreter during the state’s COVID-19 briefings, will receive the Clifton F. Rodgers Lifetime Achievement Award during the 33rd ceremony of its kind at the State House in Augusta. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/deaf-co…

The herbicide, which is used for controlling weeds in agriculture settings, is currently banned in more than 70 countries and is linked to several serious health conditions. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/18/hea…

Maine’s high court affirmed on Tuesday a lower court’s dismissal of a case in which Maine utility customers alleged financial harm and emotional distress from disconnection notices sent by one of the state’s two largest utilities. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/maine-h…

Low income Mainers who live in manufactured homes, as well as people who own larger new construction multifamily buildings with lower-income tenants, will be able to access the rebates and are eligible for up to $14,000 in savings. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/18/u-s…

The Pan Atlantic Research 64th Omnibus Poll, released Wednesday, found 47% of 2nd District voters in favor of Austin Theriault, compared with 44% in favor of Jared Golden, with 9% undecided. The survey has a margin of error of 3.5%. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/18/pol…

Rep. Jared Golden of Maine one of just three Democrats to support the failed bill which included a controversial citizenship provision. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/18/gov…

Editorial: When reflecting on the year that has passed since launching Maine Morning Star, I turned to those who have been by my side on this journey to get their take on what we’ve been doing, what we’ve learned, and where we hope to go from here. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/19/one…

Emails obtained by the Minnesota Reformer and @ProPublica shed light on how Gov. Tim Walz navigated a slew of crises in the spring and summer of 2021. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/19/ema…

A pro-Palestinian protest movement within the Democratic Party has declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. via @michiganadvance mainemorningstar.com/briefs/uncommi…

“In the year since I lost my son, we went to Augusta and tried to get lawmakers to do the right thing and tighten this law up, and they fell short,” said Arthur Barnard, father of Lewiston shooting victim Arthur Strout. mainemorningstar.com/2024/09/19/mai…