Susan Collins says she'll oppose Trump's former personal attorney Todd Blanche for AG

It was unclear Wednesday whether Susan Collins' vote would be key in the upcoming vote in the Senate, but her announcement came as Democrat Troy Jackson tries to tie her to President Donald Trump.

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Gulf of Maine Research Institute is helping Hannaford assess its climate risk

Two stores in Greater Portland will serve as the pilot for a climate vulnerability study.

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UNE selected as state partner for $12 million grant to improve rural health

The state of Maine is partnering with the University of New England to expand community health initiatives through a $12 million grant from the state's Rural Health Transformation Program.

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Maine joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump admin changes to safety net program

The states say changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families would expose recipients' sensitive information.

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New super PAC boosts Troy Jackson's Senate bid

The new Government That Works PAC is booking more than $1 million in television ads to counter the Republican machine already working to reelect Sen. Susan Collins. Tax filings trace one of its funder...

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Madawaska has given initial approval for a town-run child care center

Economic and Community Development Director Kristen Henry said she's in the process of gathering estimates on the cost of the new center and seeking funding sources, both public and private.

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Woodland Pulp fined nearly $800,000 for exposing workers to chemical hazards

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated the mill following the deaths of two workers in January and a chemical fire in March.

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In far northern Maine, there's a new push to preserve Acadian French before it fades away

A local French teacher brought about a dozen of her counterparts to the St. John River Valley this summer for a weeklong immersion in Acadian language, history and culture.

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Dozens rally in Portland ahead of MaineHealth board vote on closure of birthing unit in Damariscotta

MaineHealth says it's considering the closure because of staffing challenges and low birth rates.

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Susan Collins says all ICE agents to be issued body cams by the end of August

Collins, a Republican, helped to negotiate a controversial budget bill this past spring that provided $20 million to ICE for body cameras. But ICE officers were not wearing body cams during fatal shoo...

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Yale survey indicates Mainers losing interest in climate change

A big majority of residents believe in global warming and are worried about it, but attention to the issue is waning in Maine and nationally.

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June Canada-Maine border crossings see uptick compared to last year

Maine saw a slight rebound in Canadian tourism traffic in June over the previous year according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. But border crossings are still well below the 155,00...

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Bonny Eagle school district working to replace five playgrounds after audit deemed them unsafe

Superintendent Brian Campbell says a review was undertaken after a student got stuck on a damaged part of a play structure.

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Beloved black bear at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray passes away suddenly

Luvey had been at the park since 2021 and was used to teach visitors about black bears and wildlife conservation.

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De-Flock petition to remove license plate readers from Auburn submits signatures to City Hall

Local lawmakers spearheaded the effort after residents objected to the city's installation of the AI-powered cameras without a public hearing or vote.

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Woodland Pulp fined nearly $800,000 for exposing workers to chemical hazards

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated the mill following the deaths of two workers in January and a chemical fire in March.

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Scarborough council passes proclamation asking congressional delegation to evaluate local ICE office

The ICE processing office in the town has drawn increased scrutiny since the fatal shooting of a Colombian man in Biddeford earlier this month.

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Cape Elizabeth to host 28th annual Beach to Beacon 10K on Saturday

Race founder Joan Benoit Samuelson says she loves bringing new runners to the place she fell in love with running.

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Federal appeals court hears arguments over Maine limits on super PACs

The legal battle over Maine's contributions limits to so-called super PACs — political committees that make independent expenditures in elections — is viewed as a potential national test case. Support...

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New law could help Maine mobile homeowners access more affordable financing

The law now allows mobile homes to be titled as real estate, instead of personal property. The change will open up opportunities for mobile homeowners to pursue a home loan, rather than personal prope...

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ACLU of Maine seeks monetary damages from feds for 'violent' immigration arrests

It's part of a nationwide push against alleged civil rights violations by federal agents.

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ACLU of Maine seeks monetary damages from feds for 'violent' immigration arrests

It's part of a nationwide push against alleged civil rights violations by federal agents.

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'It's a revolving door' — Lewiston announces initiative to curb youth violence incidents

The Community Engagement and Accountability initiative aims to booster police patrol and form a legislative coalition to advocate for juvenile justice reform in Augusta.

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Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bobby Charles accuses Hannah Pingree of failing Maine's climate

Bobby Charles says Maine has increased climate-warming pollution despite years of adding renewable energy.

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New CMP power line selected as 'preferred' solution to improve regional power flows

Grid operator ISO-New England said the $2.2 billion project is the best option to improve electric flow in the region and connect to new renewable power in Northern Maine.

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Maine seeing 'unusually high' number of salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry

Maine is part of a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infection linked to backyard poultry.

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Maine laws aimed at curtailing federal immigration enforcement activity take effect this week

The laws were passed months ago, but advocates say they've taken on increased urgency following the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford this month.

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Troy Jackson is about to go under the national microscope. Here's a look at his past

Troy Jackson has long pushed for the rights of the working class, but will now face heightened scrutiny from the national press and the Republican Party on his record and conduct in the Maine Legislat...

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Western Maine conservation project offers 'ecologically important' reprieve for wildlife

Under the terms of the conservation deal, much of the land will continue to be sustainably managed for timber harvesting to support the region's wood products industry. But the Northeast Wilderness Tr...

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Aircraft emergency closes Bangor International Airport runway

According to FlightAware, a Swiss Air flight from Zurich bound for JFK in New York diverted to Bangor.

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