Boaters under age 25 would be required to pass an education and safety course by Jan. 1, 2024.

Boaters under age 25 would be required to pass an education and safety course by Jan. 1, 2024.
Legislation would mandate boaters pass an exam before operating a boat on inland waters.
Bowdoin, Thorndike and other communities list active departments, but they’re only a firefighter or two away from being unable to respond.
While Maine call volumes rise and firefighter ranks thin, leaders sound the alarm for solutions at the local level.
A whistleblower’s complaint has lawmakers questioning the purpose of the Maine Information and Analysis Center, which can surveil citizens even if they’re not criminals.
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