How to take advantage of the campaign spending bonanza | Opinion
How to take advantage of the campaign spending bonanza | Opinion
The personal is political, and there’s nothing more personal than getting paid.
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Maine employers say they need workers, so why is it hard to find a good job?
Maine employers say they need workers, so why is it hard to find a good job?
In a survey by the Siena Research Institute, Mainers had mixed feelings about the job market and the business climate.
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Peaks Island author and illustrator finds inspiration in an astronaut’s journey
Peaks Island author and illustrator finds inspiration in an astronaut’s journey
Jamie Hogan’s latest children’s book follows Jessica Meir’s journey from her childhood in Caribou to the International Space Station.
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Read the poem ‘How Memory Comes’ by Suzanne Langlois
Read the poem ‘How Memory Comes’ by Suzanne Langlois
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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He worked to create a ‘normal’ life in Maine’s prisons. Now he’s stepping down.
He worked to create a ‘normal’ life in Maine’s prisons. Now he’s stepping down.
Recidivism and violence in prisons declined under Dept. of Corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty. Researchers call the reforms a 'promising' work in progress.
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Air Force considering Bangor base for new refueling squadron
Air Force considering Bangor base for new refueling squadron
The Bangor Air National Guard Base is one of four finalists to become the home of a new KC-46A air refueling squadron, Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced Tuesday.
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For 2nd straight year, Collins calls Trump spending move illegal
For 2nd straight year, Collins calls Trump spending move illegal
The chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee vowed to act as she walks a tightrope in her relationship with the president.
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A farm worker from Jamaica had a stroke. He says MaineHealth sent him back without a plan
A farm worker from Jamaica had a stroke. He says MaineHealth sent him back without a plan
Edwin George Duffus alleges he was discharged from the Maine Medical Center and sent back to Jamaica.
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New England’s governors need to stop chasing a nuclear energy fantasy | Opinion
New England’s governors need to stop chasing a nuclear energy fantasy | Opinion
As they prepare to attend a pro-nuclear summit in Massachusetts, they need to realize that we can't gamble our future in the midst of this catastrophic climate emergency.
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Lawmaker says Janet Mills blocked her from getting state job because she supports Rick Bennett
Lawmaker says Janet Mills blocked her from getting state job because she supports Rick Bennett
Rep. Lydia Crafts, a Newcastle Democrat, says the Maine Department of Transportation wanted to hire her but that the governor prevented it. Mills said in response that the job in question and others should be filled by the next administration.
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Maine Animal Coalition’s 21st annual Veg Fest set for Portland
Maine Animal Coalition’s 21st annual Veg Fest set for Portland
The event lets attendees explore vegan living.
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Biennial Maine Food Producers Showcase returns to Portland
Biennial Maine Food Producers Showcase returns to Portland
The October event also features the Golden Fork Awards.
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ProPublica reminds us to shine a light on dark money | Jordan Wood
ProPublica reminds us to shine a light on dark money | Jordan Wood
We need a Congress that will stop super PACs from operating as arms of the campaigns they support.
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Woman moves ahead with lawsuit against MaineHealth for closing Damariscotta birthing center
Woman moves ahead with lawsuit against MaineHealth for closing Damariscotta birthing center
The lawsuit from a pregnant woman in Newcastle seeks to stop the closure of the Lincoln Hospital maternity ward in December. The healthcare system board voted in favor of closure in August.
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In Greenville, proposed change to moose hunting causes divide
In Greenville, proposed change to moose hunting causes divide
Maine officials are considering adding another week of hunting during the peak of fall tourism.
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America’s judges are not beholden to the representatives who nominate them | Opinion
America’s judges are not beholden to the representatives who nominate them | Opinion
Trump's response to the Supreme Court's rejection of mail-in voting restrictions reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the rule of law and the separation of powers.
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Grief is not a problem to be solved | Opinion
Grief is not a problem to be solved | Opinion
Being understood goes a long way, especially in tough times.
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There are a lot of things people love about Maine. Housing isn’t one of them.
There are a lot of things people love about Maine. Housing isn’t one of them.
A survey of 824 Mainers by the Siena Research Institute found an overwhelming 85% of people have negative feelings about the availability of affordable housing here.
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‘Super oversize’ load to be convoyed from Jay to South Portland this week
‘Super oversize’ load to be convoyed from Jay to South Portland this week
The nearly 220-foot-long and roughly 20-foot-wide load is expected to impact travel along several major routes Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
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Dispute between 2 Maine House leaders to be settled by state ethics commission
Dispute between 2 Maine House leaders to be settled by state ethics commission
Rep. Katrina Smith says Speaker Ryan Fecteau's new job with the Biddeford Housing Authority could create a conflict of interest. He says she's violating confidentiality laws.
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Missing Montville man found safe by warden service K-9 team
Missing Montville man found safe by warden service K-9 team
The 46-year-old left home at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday and was located shortly after 2 a.m. Monday.
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Hannah Pingree returns $300 campaign donation from former Jeffrey Epstein attorney
Hannah Pingree returns $300 campaign donation from former Jeffrey Epstein attorney
The Democrat, who is polling well ahead in Maine's gubernatorial race, refunded the small donations from Paul Hoffman, a U.S. Virgin Islands attorney who previously represented Epstein in business matters.
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Rising gas prices hit hard for Mainers who drive for a living
Rising gas prices hit hard for Mainers who drive for a living
Ride-share and food delivery drivers have been making changes as a result of the increased expense.
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Some Maine swing voters rethink support for Susan Collins after pay-to-play allegations
Some Maine swing voters rethink support for Susan Collins after pay-to-play allegations
Swing voters were key to Collins winning a fifth term in 2020.
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CMP’s plan to raise bills by $7 is likely on the rocks. Here’s what to know.
CMP’s plan to raise bills by $7 is likely on the rocks. Here’s what to know.
Maine's biggest electric utility says it needs more revenue this fall to compensate for 'significant financial distress' while regulators consider its larger proposal.
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White House begins airing Trump campaign ad in latest taxpayer-funded messaging
White House begins airing Trump campaign ad in latest taxpayer-funded messaging
The video is nearly identical to one that aired in 2024.
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At last, something for Mainers to unite around: the Red Sox | Steve Collins
At last, something for Mainers to unite around: the Red Sox | Steve Collins
Maine’s close connection to Boston baseball offers a rare chance to put politics aside and join in rooting for our home team.
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Is releasing a pet rabbit into the wild considered animal cruelty in Maine? | Fact brief
Is releasing a pet rabbit into the wild considered animal cruelty in Maine? | Fact brief
Maine’s current animal welfare legal framework dates back to a sweeping 1987 reform law.
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UMaine board to vote on name for George Mitchell Center
UMaine board to vote on renaming George Mitchell Center
A university task force unanimously recommended renaming campus institutions bearing the former Democratic U.S. senator's name, which appears hundreds of times in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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