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After Lewiston shooting, Maine lawmakers approve expanded background checks, waiting period
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 months agoApr. 18—AUGUSTA — In the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. last year, Maine lawmakers have approved a slate of new gun safety measures that include expanded background checks, ...
Here are the most and least disaster-prone states
The Hill via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWildfires and drought in California, hurricanes and flooding in Florida and power outages in Texas have rendered all three states distinctly less livable...
New COVID-19 booster shots coming to Maine
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 2—New booster shots targeting the latest omicron strains of COVID-19 are on their way to Maine, as the state's public health system prepares to launch another vaccination campaign to combat ...
Gov. Mills to introduce legislation to expand access to abortion throughout pregnancy
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 17—AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills, abortion rights activists and legislative leaders unveiled a series of legislative measures on Tuesday to expand abortion access in Maine, including a bill ...
2050's Grand Forks will likely have a denser downtown, a more sprawling west side and 36,000 more...
Grand Forks Herald via Yahoo News· 1 week agoJun. 1—GRAND FORKS — Gov. Doug Burgum has a vision for North Dakota's cities. Mom-and-pop coffee shops and grocery stores in residential neighborhoods. Apartments on top of every strip mall.
Report: U.S. air pollution worst in 25 years as new environmental regulations finalized
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 months agoAn American Lung Association report finds 131 million people are breathing “hazardous” or “very unhealthy” air. The exposure can be life-threatening.