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Limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine residents this week overwhelmingly approved a referendum to limit donations to political action committees that…

Maine Republicans make small in-roads in state government where control is likely to remain with Democrats

Maine Democrats are poised to maintain control of state government after Tuesday’s elections.

Pedestrian-involved crash in Portland leaves Connecticut woman dead

A Connecticut woman was killed when she was struck by a car Wednesday night in Portland.

Mainers reject proposal to resurrect the state’s original flag

Mainers were smitten by the state’s original flag during the 2020 bicentennial. But the retro flag’s popularity wasn’t enough to convince voters to make it the state’s official flag.

Mainers Pass $25 Million Bond for Science, Renewable Energy

This measure would authorize a $25 million bond to support technologies for life sciences, biomedicine and renewable energy.

Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former…

Rumford Police Call Off Shelter in Place Order

Rumford Police called off the advisory at about 1 am Wednesday morning

Republicans Take Senate Majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House,…

Pingree Declares Victory in Maine 1st District

Pingree said last night that she hopes both parties in Congress can work together to solve problems.

Pedestrian injured after crash on I-95 in Newport

Police say a pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Newport.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.