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Recount of Maine Congressional Race Set to Begin

The recount of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race is slated to begin a month after Election Day.

State Lawmaker Seeks to Limit Vaccination Exemptions

A Maine Democratic lawmaker and other health officials are seeking to introduce a bill that would eliminate the state’s non-medical exemption for vaccinations.

Portland Loses Police Grant Over Support for Non-Citizens

Officials in Maine’s largest city say Portland is turning down a $68,000 police grant because of the city’s position on asylum seekers.

Gas Prices Continue To Fall

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices have dipped quite a bit in northern New England.

Final Honors For #41

HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush is set to embark on his final tour of Washington, the capital city that is remembering the 41st president’s lifetime of public service

Maine’s Wind Commission Set to Meet

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s commission examining concerns posed by the governor about wind energy is set to…

Skiing Santas Hit the Slopes in Maine

NEWRY, Maine (AP) Santa’s helpers are helping themselves to some pre-holiday skiing. All told, about 300 skiing and snowboarding jolly…

Mainers reminisce about President George H.W. Bush’s impact on Kennebunkport

Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94.

Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94

Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94

Lawyer in Ranked Race Fight Calls Opposition “Sour Grapes”

A lawyer for the winner of the nation’s first ranked-balloting in a congressional election says a push for a new election is the product of “sour grapes” by the loser.

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Two Union Agreements at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Reportedly Terminated

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The campaign of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says the President should reverse course.

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Motorcyclist Dead in I-95 Crash in Kennebec County

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Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact Maine State Police

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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

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Police have arrested 44-year-old Stephanie Vierkant, who's currently unhoused, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.