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This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning MPBN News team.

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    Friday, May 30th, 2025: DHS says Cumberland and Hancock Counties are defying federal immigration law; woodland owners prepare to fight budworm outbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:53


    This Day in Maine for Friday, May 30th, 2025.

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    Thursday, May 29th, 2025: Browntail moth populations decline; new exhibition explores history of true crime stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:41


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, May 29th, 2025.

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    Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Abortion advocates say US House Reconciliation Bill will close clinics, be devastating for patients

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:19


    This Day in Maine Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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    Tuesday, May 27, 2025: Sen. Collins on Trump's 'big beautiful bill;' shield law passes Maine Legislature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 7:18


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

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    Friday, May 23rd, 2025: York County tourism businesses see a decline in Canadian visitors; EPA terminates PFAS grants to Maine groups

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 12:33


    This Day in Maine for Friday, May 23rd, 2025.

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    Thursday, May 22nd, 2025: Reps. Pingree and Golden vote against GOP spending bill; advocates sound alarm over proposed SNAP cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 13:22


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, May 22nd, 2025.

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    Wednesday, May 21st, 2025: Maine lawmakers advance trans athlete legislation; Wells police department pauses agreement with ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:11


    This Day in Maine for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.

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    Tuesday, May 20, 2025: Supreme Court restores Laurel Libby's votes; Jared Golden will run for reelection in Maine's 2nd district

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 6:38


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

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    Monday, May 19, 2025: Another candidate joins crowded gubernatorial race; Maine's latest community health needs assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 4:53


    This Day in Maine for Monday, May 19, 2025.

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    Friday, May 16th, 2025: Efforts to save St. Dominic Academy high school fall short; Democratic state lawmakers blast federal efforts to cut Medicaid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 12:42


    This Day in Maine for Friday, May 16th, 2025.

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    Thursday, May 15th, 2025: Educators adapt to loss of climate data; Bangor to build 30 apartments for people with history of homelessness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 17:22


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, May 15th, 2025.

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    Wednesday, May 14, 2025: Border Patrol arrests hit single month high; transgender athletes and Title IX

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 12:53


    This Day in Maine for Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

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    Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Maine joins two lawsuits challenging Trump immigration enforcement requirements; Jan. 6 debate in Maine House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 10:28


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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    Monday, May 12, 2025: Maine digital access grants canceled; voter ID supporters ask for ballot question rewrite

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:26


    This Day in Maine for Monday, May 12, 2025.

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    Friday, May 9th, 2025: Maine challenges DOJ over Title IX lawsuit; York County shelter closes due to lack of funding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:38


    This Day in Maine for Friday, May 9th, 2025.

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    Thursday, May 8th, 2025: State lawmakers hear testimony on bills to rollback transgender rights; lawyers say Border Patrol is escalating enforcement tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 14:17


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, May 8th, 2025.

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    Wednesday, May 7, 2025: Republican proposals to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams to hold public hearings Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 10:37


    This Day in Maine Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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    Tuesday, May 6, 2025: MaineGeneral ends two psychological programs for children; Portland's tallest building

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 10:06


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

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    Monday, May 5, 2025: Paul LePage announces run for 2nd congressional district; NEA cuts in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 16:29


    This Day in Maine for Monday, May 5, 2025.

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    Friday, May 2nd, 2025: Trump administration restores funding for Sea Grant and child nutrition programs in Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 9:24


    This Day in Maine for Friday, May 2nd, 2025.

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    Thursday, May 1st, 2025: Lawyers rally against attacks on the judiciary; state government rolls out more climate resilience grants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 7:06


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, May 1st, 2025.

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    Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Maine House gives initial approval to add state police patrols in rural counties amid budget crunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 8:36


    This Day in Maine Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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    Tuesday, April 29, 2025: Maine scientists worry international talent pipeline will run dry; 207 area code to stay for two more decades

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 9:32


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

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    Monday, April 28, 2025: A bill to disclose AI in political advertising; Laurel Libby asks US Supreme Court to intervene in censure case

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 9:34


    This Day in Maine for Monday, April 28, 2025.

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    Friday, April 25, 2025: Legislative proposal aims to speed up attorney assignment for indigent Mainers; South Portland residents organize against oil tanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 5:10


    This Day in Maine for Friday, April 25, 2025.

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    Thursday, April 24, 2025: Trump administration revokes visa for grad student in Maine; Portland's arts community pushes back against new venue proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 19:09


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, April 24, 2025.

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    Wednesday, April 23, 2025: Maine Senate and House leadership urge lawmakers to reject proposals to amend or repeal Paid Family and Medical Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 12:00


    This Day in Maine Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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    Tuesday, April 23, 2025: Storm and climate response bill signed into law; Maine universities join national defense of higher education

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 11:17


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, April 23, 2025.

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    Monday, April 21, 2025: Two Maine towns withdraw applications to work with ICE; US DOE overhaul impacting Maine students

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 14:55


    This Day in Maine for Monday, April 21, 2025.

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    Friday, April 18, 2025: Maine Supreme Court suspends Hancock County probate judge; Sen. King sounds alarm over Trump's efforts to consolidate power

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 4:44


    This Day in Maine for Friday, April 18th, 2025.

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    Thursday, April 17, 2025: Northern Maine residents and caregivers react to closure of Houlton maternity unit; border crossings from Canada fall sharply

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 10:47


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, April 17, 2025.

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    Wednesday, April 16, 2025: Trump administration sues Maine; farmers call for restoration of federal funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 11:46


    This Day in Maine for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

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    Tuesday, April 15, 2025: National group buoys state photo ID referendum with cash; Portland may tap rainy day fund

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 6:01


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

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    Monday, April 14, 2025: Builders warn tariffs could slow housing construction; Democratic voters voice frustrations at midcoast town hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 4:06


    This Day in Maine for Monday, April 14, 2025.

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    Friday, April 11, 2025: Trump administration threatens to cut off education funding; Maine's congressional delegation reacts to tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 12:28


    This Day in Maine for Friday, April 11, 2025.

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    Thursday, April 10, 2025: Judges reject attempt to reinstate Maine's waiting period on gun purchases; state's largest hospitals are 5th poorest in US

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 10:02


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, April 10, 2025.

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    Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Trump targets state environmental laws; Portland Public Schools recognize two non-Christian holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 5:49


    This Day in Maine for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

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    Tuesday, April 8, 2025: Trump administration pulls some Maine state prison funding; state regulators investigate Versant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 10:32


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

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    Monday, April 7, 2025: Maine sues over USDA's freezing of federal school nutrition funds; food banks worry about proposed SNAP cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 19:22


    This Day in Maine for Monday, April 7, 2025.

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    Friday, April 4th, 2025: Maine AG sues Trump administration over election rules order; indigent legal defense commission presents plan to address case backlog

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 13:58


    This Day in Maine for Friday, April 4th, 2025.

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    Thursday, April 3rd, 2025: Law enforcement provide update on Sabattus shooting; Houlton hospital will close its delivery unit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 7:54


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.

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    Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Senator Susan Collins speaks out about tariffs after President Trump criticizes her on the issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 17:30


    This Day in Maine Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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    Tuesday, April 1, 2025: Frozen Title X funds for reproductive health care; Maine floating offshore wind array on hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 9:35


    This Day in Maine for Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

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    Monday, March 31, 2025: Subcontractor staffing cuts at Maine CDC; judge sides with Portland art museum in building dispute

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 8:24


    This Day in Maine for Monday, March 31, 2025.

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    Friday, March 28th, 2025: Trump administration opens new investigation into Maine over transgender student policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 9:08


    This Day in Maine for Friday, March 28th, 2025.

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    Thursday, March 27th, 2025: A southern Maine school board says it can't meet White House demands on transgender student athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 7:16


    This Day in Maine for Thursday, March 27th, 2025.

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    Wednesday, March 26, 2025: Maine resident among federal workers challenging Trump Administration's decision to fire them over their alleged involvement in DEI initiatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 6:28


    This Day in Maine Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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