Maine one of 21 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Pine State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Maine is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.
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Number of VA loans issued in Maine increased by 10.5% from Q4 2024 to Q4 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 547 home loans in Maine, totaling $200 million, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Maine Forest Service issues new guidance for forestry amid rising extreme weather
The Maine Forest Service, part of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), has released a new addendum to its core Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) manual.
NFIB Maine invites small business owners to virtual day focused on key legislative issues
Small business owners in Maine are invited to participate in the NFIB Maine Virtual Small Business Day, an online event designed to discuss legislative and regulatory matters that impact small businesses.
Analysis: Maine among 21 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Pine State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Maine is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.
ICE launches Maine crackdown on violent criminal aliens
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched Operation Catch of the Day through ICE to target criminal illegal aliens in Maine convicted of violent offenses.
Total state tax intake in Maine rose to $6.5 billion in 2024
Maine collected $6.5 billion in state taxes in 2024, a 0.5% increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Governor Mills announces affordability agenda with relief checks and housing investment
Maine Governor Janet Mills delivered her State of the State address on January 27, outlining a set of proposals she described as an “Affordability Agenda.” The plan includes direct payments to Maine residents, increased funding for housing and…
Jared Golden highlights Citizens United anniversary and electoral challenges in recent tweets
Congressman Jared Golden addressed Mainers over three days with posts about Martin Luther King Jr.