The Maine News Quiz

March 12, 2026

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What change is the Fryeburg Fair making to its schedule this year?

It will return to 8 days after last year’s controversial expansion It will close early because of major storm damage to the grounds It will reduce to a weekend-only format to cut costs

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Maine lawmakers recently advanced a bill that would require _____ in political advertising.

Disclosure of Super PAC backers Disclosure when AI is used Multiple language translations

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How could a proposal at the State House reshape school finances statewide?

It would change Maine’s school funding formula It would eliminate property taxes as a source of school revenue It would require year-round school schedules in every district

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After a boom in the 2010s, what trend is Maine seeing in its lobster catch?

Landings are down again Landings have surged to record highs Landings are steady and unchanged from the peak years

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Which organization recently identified hundreds of artifacts and human remains that will be repatriated to the Wabanaki tribes?

Yale University University of Maine The American Museum of Natural History

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According to Maine’s attorney general, what’s the legal problem with expanding ranked-choice voting?

It would violate federal voting-rights rules on ballot language It is unconstitutional under the Maine Constitution It would be allowed only if approved by town clerks statewide

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Why is Maine’s spring flood risk projected to be lower than normal, even after a winter with normal snowfall?

Heavy snowpack is expected to melt slowly A years-long drought and record-low stream flow Few to no coastal storms are predicted

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What portion of Maine’s gross domestic product is tied to outdoor recreation, according to newly released federal data?

About 10% About 4% About 1%

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