Maine News Monday

 

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  • Mainers’ economic outlooks vary based on their political affiliation, but only about 19% believe their households are better off than a year ago, according to a University of New Hampshire survey that also indicates Republicans are split on some economic issues while Democrats are more aligned. Regardless of political party, the majority of Maine residents agree that the prices of everyday goods are higher than they were a year ago 

  •  Although Maine is a frequent setting for books and movies, it doesn’t get as many mentions in music. But the state is the name and the heart of Noah Kahan’s song — the chorus of which repeats “I wanna go to Maine." His legions of fans have now discovered his earlier music, and “Maine” has become among Kahan's most played songs on Spotify with over 192 million streams.