Yarmouth Approves $12,000 Match for Casco Bay Trail Planning
Yarmouth approved a $12,000 match for preliminary engineering on the proposed Portland-to-Yarmouth Casco Bay Trail segment; construction funding remains unsettled.
Maine
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Maine closes fiscal year with $148 million surplus as transportation funding rebounds
Maine ended fiscal 2026 with a $148 million surplus, directing nearly $136 million to transportation while planned reserve withdrawals will reduce its rainy-day fund.
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Gray to consider proposed data-center moratorium Aug. 4
Gray’s Town Council is scheduled to consider a proposed temporary data-center moratorium Aug. 4 as officials weigh zoning, power and water concerns.
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Maine Affordability Payment Checks Set to Begin Mailing by July 31
Maine’s one-time $300 affordability payments are scheduled to begin mailing by July 31, 2026. Eligibility depends on a 2025 Maine return, full-year residency, income and dependency rules.
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China-Philippines clashes test ASEAN’s South China Sea diplomacy
July confrontations near Scarborough and Second Thomas shoals tested ASEAN’s warnings on maritime safety as negotiations with China target a 2026 code of conduct.
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Gray, ME Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s Portland metro averages jump (regular & diesel, July 23)
Gray, ME Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s Portland-metro averages rose for both regular gas and diesel on July 23—compare prices before you fill up.
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MaineDOT Route 1 reconstruction in Camden & Lincolnville: Apr 27–July 2026
Camden ME – MaineDOT starts Route 1 rehab April 27, 2026 with alternating one-way traffic and lane closures through July—here’s where and when.
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Rockland City Council authorizes lease-purchase for new police facility at Harbor Park
Rockland City Council voted 4–1 on July 13 to authorize a design-build lease-purchase deal for a new police facility at Harbor Park Center, 12 Water St.
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First Circuit rejects Maine religious-school exemption; remand for injunction
On July 2, 2026, the First Circuit ruled that Maine can require religious schools taking tuition aid to follow the MHRA—except it ordered an injunction for Crosspoint.
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Supreme Court greenlights turning back asylum seekers at border ports—what it means
June 25, 2026 Supreme Court decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado limits “inspection-before-processing” arguments for asylum seekers turned back at ports of entry.
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1st Circuit Denies Calvary Chapel Belfast Bid to Pause UMaine Hutchinson Center Sale
On June 30, 2026, the 1st Circuit refused to pause UMaine’s Hutchinson Center sale after Calvary Chapel claimed anti-religious bias in Belfast, Maine.
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1st Circuit: Maine can require anti-discrimination for religious schools
July 2, 2026: The 1st Circuit upheld Maine’s bid to apply anti-discrimination rules to religious schools taking tuition aid, but remanded “Religious Expression.”
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Union cooling center opened July 1-2 at Town Office
Union’s Town Office meeting room at 567 Common Road was open July 1-2 as a cooling center with air conditioning, seating, restrooms, and a reminder to bring snacks and water.
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Appeals court lets UMaine move forward with church-related Hutchinson Center sale dispute
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a denial of emergency relief in a lawsuit by Calvary Chapel Belfast, leaving the University of Maine System’s revamped process moving forward toward a sale of the Frederick Hutchinson Center property.
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FDA flags undeclared tuna in Aldi kimbap sold in 20 jurisdictions
FDA says an ALDI kimbap recall for undeclared tuna can trigger serious reactions for fish-allergic shoppers.
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June 25 flooding keeps Lake St. Louis stormwater concerns in view
June 25 flooding in St. Charles County sent water over roads near Mexico Road and Cave Springs, keeping Lake St. Louis stormwater planning in focus.
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Supreme Court lets border metering resume for asylum seekers kept in Mexico
June 25’s 6-3 ruling in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado weakens asylum access when migrants are kept in Mexico while waiting.
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DOJ egg-price settlement targets alleged benchmark manipulation that lifted grocery costs
United States DOJ and Federal Law Enforcement Watch – The Justice Department and 17 states announced a proposed egg-price settlement; court approval still comes next.
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North Yarmouth’s Rescue Day brings nine animal rescues to Well & Good Brewing
North Yarmouth ME – Rescue Day on June 27 brings nine animal rescues to Well & Good Brewing, hosted by Finally Home, with booths and fundraising.
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North Yarmouth votes to join Casco Bay Trail Board—what planning changes
North Yarmouth ME – Town Meeting on June 15 approved joining Casco Bay Trail Board. Officials said any local funding would need separate votes.
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Bloomington–Normal storm cleanup: Normal’s free mulch and safety steps
Bloomington IL – After the June 10–11 storms, crews are clearing debris and trail hazards. Here’s Normal’s free mulch pickup plan and safety steps.
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DOJ sues four states over undercover plates for federal agents
The Justice Department sued Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington over confidential plates for some federal agents, setting up a new legal clash.