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https://www.gsfb.org/programs/mainers-feeding-mainers/
Mainers Feeding Mainers | Food Assistance Program | GSFB
Mar 11, 2026 - Good Shepherd Food Bank partners with local Maine farms to provide better access to fresh, nutritious, Maine-harvested food throughout communities in need.
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https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/03/angolas-national-dish-muamba-chicken-helps-connect-mainers/
Angola’s national dish, Muamba chicken stew, becomes a lifeline for new Mainers
Mar 5, 2026 - You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.
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https://www.pressherald.com/2025/09/30/share-of-mainers-reliant-on-heating-oil-drops-to-lowest-point-in-over-15-years/
Share of Mainers reliant on heating oil drops to lowest point in over 15 years
Oct 1, 2025 - Maine is still the most heating-oil dependent state in the country, but a growing share of Mainers are sourcing heat from electricity and other types of fuel.
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https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/05/equitable-tax-policies-will-support-all-mainers-letter/
Equitable tax policies will support all Mainers | Letter
Apr 2, 2026 - I am writing in support of raising taxes on the wealthiest Mainers and profitable corporations to fund vital public programs. As a social work student at the...
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https://www.smaaa.org/2026/03/volunteers-offer-companionship-to-mainers-facing-memory-issues/
Respite Care Companion Program: Volunteers offer companionship to Mainers facing memory issues -...
Mar 9, 2026 - Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Respite Care Companion Program was recently featured in the Portland Press Herald and the Maine Sunday Telegram by staff...
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https://apnews.com/article/business-maine-personal-taxes-augusta-28c270208ba62f5e2592c04549596fd3
Governor signs off on $850 relief checks for most Mainers | AP News
Apr 20, 2022 - AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed off on a $1.2 billion supplemental budget Wednesday that sends more than half of the money to...
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https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/31/mainers-could-see-refunds-decreased-electric-rates-after-overpaying-for-more-than-a-decade/
Ruling could mean lower electric bills, refunds for Mainers
Mar 31, 2026 - Federal Regulators ruled that transmission owners in New England set an unreasonable return on equity rates, effectively overcharging customers for years.
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https://www.mainesenate.org/
Maine Senate Democrats | Fighting for Mainers
Jun 7, 2023 - Committed to fixing our broken health system, supporting Maine workers and businesses, caring for our seniors and vets, and preparing the next generation.
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https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/01/federal-appeals-court-agrees-to-dismiss-weight-loss-drug-lawsuits-filed-by-mainers/
Federal appeals court agrees to dismiss weight loss drug lawsuits filed by Mainers
Apr 1, 2026 - Two Maine residents sued their insurance companies in 2024, accusing them of discrimination for not covering weight loss medication.
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https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/25/at-what-cost-the-growing-burden-on-working-mainers-column/
At what cost? The growing burden on working Mainers. | Column
Mar 26, 2026 - Across the board, the cost of everyday life is rising. Mainers deserve leadership that prioritizes stability, transparency and lowering costs, not adding to...
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https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/28/live-updates-thousands-of-mainers-expected-at-3rd-round-of-no-kings-protests/
Thousands of Mainers rally during 3rd round of ‘No Kings’ protests
Mar 28, 2026 - Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across...
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