Boaters under age 25 would be required to pass an education and safety course by Jan. 1, 2024.
Public Safety
Maine may require boater education, safety course by 2027
Legislation would mandate boaters pass an exam before operating a boat on inland waters.
‘Ghost stations’ in rural Maine mask depth of firefighter shortage
Bowdoin, Thorndike and other communities list active departments, but they’re only a firefighter or two away from being unable to respond.
Lack of data stymies efforts to address firefighter shortage
While Maine call volumes rise and firefighter ranks thin, leaders sound the alarm for solutions at the local level.
Maine State Police can follow your every move, and don’t have to tell you a thing
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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