Eesha Pendharkar

2 days ago | mainemorningstar.com | Eesha Pendharkar

Both chambers of the Maine Legislature advanced a version of a bill that would make it easier for school staff to restrain and seclude students, weakening a law passed in 2021 restricting the use of practices that experts say cause lasting trauma. Maine has historically led the country in its use of these practices, which include physically immobilizing students and placing them in small rooms, with educators predominantly using them on students with disabilities.

5 days ago | mainemorningstar.com | Eesha Pendharkar

A new statewide poll found that Maine voters are overwhelmingly worried about the cost of living — more than any other issue by a wide margin. According to the poll from Pan Atlantic Research, 67% of respondents cited cost of living as their top concern. Immigration was second, with 39% identifying that as one of the top issues Maine is facing, while 33% said housing and 31% said high taxes are their top issues of concern.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Eesha Pendharkar

According to a May 2025 survey of Mainers, 67% of respondents cited cost of living as their top concern. (Photo by Getty Images)A new statewide poll found that Maine voters are overwhelmingly worried about the cost of living — more than any other issue by a wide margin. According to the poll from Pan Atlantic Research, 67% of respondents cited cost of living as their top concern.

1 week ago | mainemorningstar.com | Eesha Pendharkar

As the state continues to grapple with its record of not providing adequate behavioral health support for young people, a proposal to make funds available for schools to hire licensed behavioral and mental health experts has received initial backing from the Maine Legislature. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 858 on Wednesday with 79 members voting in favor and 68 opposed. The Senate passed it without a roll call vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Eesha Pendharkar

One in six Maine children have been diagnosed with anxiety, and 7% are struggling with depression, according to data from the John T. Gorman Foundation.(Photo by Getty Images)As the state continues to grapple with its record of not providing adequate behavioral health support for young people, a proposal to make funds available for schools to hire licensed behavioral and mental health experts has received initial backing from the Maine Legislature.