Governor Janet Mills endorsed Sara Gideon over Susan Collins in this year’s US Senate election. Maine House Republicans, after criticizing Democrats for not returning to session to deal with coronavirus issues, have refused to take a poll that would allow them to come back to Augusta. Unemployment claims, comets in the sky, drug busts, alligators, and Hannaford’s tobacco decision are also in the news today.

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1 Minute Maine 8/3/2020: Bracing for Isaias, Unity Might Sell & Blueberry Breakouts

Posted: August 3, 2020

Shark-related swimming restrictions have been lifted on all beaches in Maine after last week’s deadly shark attack, and July 2020 was officially the hottest month on record in Maine. … Listen to the Show1 Minute Maine 8/3/2020: Bracing for Isaias, Unity Might Sell & Blueberry Breakouts

 

Maine Beacon: Collins Accidentally Airs Ad Supporting Gideon

Posted: July 30, 2020

Esther, Ben and Mike discuss new advertising in Maine’s U.S.

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Governor Mills: We Will Unlock the Frozen Doors of the Opioid Epidemic in Maine

Posted: July 23, 2020

This week’s radio address features Governor Mills’ remarks as delivered during her July 23, 2020 Second Annual Opioid Response Summit, “Compassion, Community, Connection.” … Listen to the ShowGovernor Mills: We Will Unlock the Frozen Doors of the Opioid Epidemic in Maine

 

Maine Beacon: How to Safely Re-Open Maine’s Schools & Legislature

Posted: July 23, 2020

Science, policy, politics and posturing have converged in the conversations over whether and how to reopen Maine’s legislature. … Listen to the ShowMaine Beacon: How to Safely Re-Open Maine’s Schools & Legislature

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