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Beginning next year, a new outdoor education initiative will allow every 8th grade student in the St. John Valley to participate in a three-night canoe expedition on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway:
New initiative lets every St. John Valley 8th grader participate in Allagash canoe expedition
Beginning next year, a new outdoor education initiative will allow every 8th grade student in the St. John Valley to participate in a three-night canoe expedition on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Beginning next year, a new outdoor education initiative will allow every 8th grade student in the St. John Valley to participate in a three-night canoe expedition on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway:
James Clark, who lives in Washington County, describes himself as a moderate who decided to jump into politics after deciding he could no longer stay on the sidelines as he watches the political parties produce pre-scripted, branded candidates:
Veteran and self-described 'non-politician' files for GOP nomination in 2nd Congressional District
James Clark, who lives in Washington County, describes himself as a moderate who decided to jump into politics after deciding he could no longer stay on the sidelines as he watches the political parti...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
James Clark, who lives in Washington County, describes himself as a moderate who decided to jump into politics after deciding he could no longer stay on the sidelines as he watches the political parties produce pre-scripted, branded candidates:
While No. 296 doesn't have a real name, he represents a significant milestone for the nonprofit responsible for rehabilitating 15-30 animals a year:
Marine Mammals of Maine release 100th seal since opening rehab facility
While No. 296 doesn't have a real name, he represents a significant milestone for the nonprofit responsible for rehabilitating 15-30 animals a year.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
While No. 296 doesn't have a real name, he represents a significant milestone for the nonprofit responsible for rehabilitating 15-30 animals a year:
Maine is one of the states that the Department of Justice has sued because Bellows' office has refused to comply with requests for voter roll information as part of the agency's election integrity efforts:
Shenna Bellows joins other secretaries of state to press DOJ for details on voter data requests
Maine is one of the states that the Department of Justice has sued because Bellows' office has refused to comply with requests for voter roll information as part of the agency's election integrity eff...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Maine is one of the states that the Department of Justice has sued because Bellows' office has refused to comply with requests for voter roll information as part of the agency's election integrity efforts:
Acadia National Park is on track for record visitation this year, after crowds were not dissuaded by the government shutdown.
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Government shutdown didn't stop visitors from flocking to Acadia
Acadia National Park is on track for record visitation this year, after crowds were not dissuaded by the government shutdown.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Acadia National Park is on track for record visitation this year, after crowds were not dissuaded by the government shutdown.
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What if there was a large landscape in northern New England where animals could migrate in a warming climate? Where development was prohibited but sustainable forestry was still allowed? That's the goal of the Magalloway Conservation Initiative.
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'Once in a generation' opportunity protects wildlife, working forest and recreation in western Maine
What if there was a large landscape in northern New England where animals could migrate in a warming climate? Where development was prohibited but sustainable forestry was still allowed? Where outdoor...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
What if there was a large landscape in northern New England where animals could migrate in a warming climate? Where development was prohibited but sustainable forestry was still allowed? That's the goal of the Magalloway Conservation Initiative.
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While many of the details surrounding the incident remain unclear, local school, church, and soccer communities are reckoning with the family's sudden absence.
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Portland mother and her 3 teen kids in ICE custody after detention by border agents in Vermont
While many of the details surrounding the incident remain unclear, local school, church, and soccer communities are reckoning with the family's sudden absence.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:36 PM
While many of the details surrounding the incident remain unclear, local school, church, and soccer communities are reckoning with the family's sudden absence.
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The Trump administration last week unveiled a series of policy changes that state officials say could results in more than 1,000 Mainers becoming homeless. Included are cuts to funding for programs that provide permanent, long-term housing and support services.
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What federal funding cuts for homeless services could mean for Maine
The Trump administration last week unveiled a series of policy changes that state officials say could results in more than 1,000 Mainers becoming homeless. Included are cuts to funding for programs th...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Trump administration last week unveiled a series of policy changes that state officials say could results in more than 1,000 Mainers becoming homeless. Included are cuts to funding for programs that provide permanent, long-term housing and support services.
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Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of treason and sedition punishable by death after the group posted a video pointing out that the law requires military and intelligence personnel to refuse to follow illegal or unconstitutional orders.
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Maine's congressional delegation denounces President Trump's 'incendiary' comments
Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of treason and sedition punishable by death after the group — all veterans and former intelligence officers — posted a video pointing out that the law requires m...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of treason and sedition punishable by death after the group posted a video pointing out that the law requires military and intelligence personnel to refuse to follow illegal or unconstitutional orders.
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The new shelter, run by the non-profit service provider Tedford Housing, can accommodate 24 adults and 10 families at a time. It combines two of Tedford's existing shelters into one building and will increase existing capacity by about 60%.
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Tedford Housing opens new, expanded emergency shelter in Brunswick
The new shelter, run by the non-profit service provider Tedford Housing, can accommodate 24 adults and 10 families at a time. It combines two of Tedford's existing shelters into one building and will ...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The new shelter, run by the non-profit service provider Tedford Housing, can accommodate 24 adults and 10 families at a time. It combines two of Tedford's existing shelters into one building and will increase existing capacity by about 60%.
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Good morning! ☀️It's Thursday and here are some of the stories in the news today:
Electric supply contracts selected by the Public Utilities Commission will increase residential customer bills by more than $130 a year.
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Electric supply contracts selected by the Public Utilities Commission will increase residential customer bills by more than $130 a year.
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Maine electric prices to hit highest level in three years
Electric supply contracts selected by the Public Utilities Commission will increase residential customer bills by more than $130 a year.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Good morning! ☀️It's Thursday and here are some of the stories in the news today:
Electric supply contracts selected by the Public Utilities Commission will increase residential customer bills by more than $130 a year.
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Electric supply contracts selected by the Public Utilities Commission will increase residential customer bills by more than $130 a year.
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After years of declining test scores the Maine department of Education last month announced what it called a "Back to Basics" teaching approach in math and reading. State officials say its a new approach aimed at getting kids invested in their own education.
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Maine schools are going "Back to Basics"
After years of declining test scores the Maine department of Education last month announced what it called a "Back to Basics" teaching approach in math and reading. State officials say its a new appro...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
After years of declining test scores the Maine department of Education last month announced what it called a "Back to Basics" teaching approach in math and reading. State officials say its a new approach aimed at getting kids invested in their own education.
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Northern Light Health and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care say they're offering an insurance plan on the online marketplace that aims to expand access to care at a lower cost.
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Northern Light Health and Harvard Pilgrim partner to offer insurance plan aimed at reducing cost
Northern Light Health and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care say they're offering an insurance plan on the online marketplace that aims to expand access to care at a lower cost.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Northern Light Health and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care say they're offering an insurance plan on the online marketplace that aims to expand access to care at a lower cost.
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Lucas Segobia spent weeks in ICE detention in Texas earlier this year following a traffic stop in Maine:
Searsport man whose Border Patrol arrest sparked outcry is back home, trying to rebuild
Lucas Segobia spent weeks in ICE detention in Texas earlier this year following a traffic stop in Maine.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Lucas Segobia spent weeks in ICE detention in Texas earlier this year following a traffic stop in Maine:
State officials now estimate that as a result of federal policy changes, about 1,200 people in Maine could lose their long-term housing and risk becoming homeless.
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Mills calls on Trump admin. to reverse course on federal funding cuts to Maine homeless services
State officials now estimate that as a result of federal policy changes, about 1,200 people in Maine could lose their long-term housing and risk becoming homeless.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
State officials now estimate that as a result of federal policy changes, about 1,200 people in Maine could lose their long-term housing and risk becoming homeless.
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The suit alleges the districts have enacted policies that treat gender non-conforming students differently and create a hostile environment.
Maine Human Rights Commission files lawsuit against 5 school systems for transgender discrimination
The suit alleges the districts have enacted policies that treat gender non-conforming students differently and create a hostile environment.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The suit alleges the districts have enacted policies that treat gender non-conforming students differently and create a hostile environment.
The Auburn Republican has been a prolific fundraiser in conservative circles for several years. But she gained more attention this year by helping to spark the fight between the Mills administration and the Trump White House over transgender athletes.
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Rep. Laurel Libby to launch pro-Collins super PAC rather than seek re-election
The Auburn Republican has been a prolific fundraiser in conservative circles for several years. But she gained more attention this year by helping to spark the fight between the Mills administration a...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Auburn Republican has been a prolific fundraiser in conservative circles for several years. But she gained more attention this year by helping to spark the fight between the Mills administration and the Trump White House over transgender athletes.
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Maine residents can now renew their REAL ID online, instead of having to go in person to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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BMV launches online service to renew REAL ID
Maine residents can now renew their REAL ID online, instead of having to go in person to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Maine residents can now renew their REAL ID online, instead of having to go in person to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, the Western Maine-based non-profit focused on making the outdoors more accessible to people with disabilities, is moving into a new homebase, at Hurricane Island Outward Bound School's basecamp in Newry.
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Maine Adaptive Sports organization sets down new roots at Outward Bound campus in Newry
Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, the Western Maine-based non-profit focused on making the outdoors more accessible to people with disabilities, is moving into a new homebase, at Hurricane Island ...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, the Western Maine-based non-profit focused on making the outdoors more accessible to people with disabilities, is moving into a new homebase, at Hurricane Island Outward Bound School's basecamp in Newry.
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An amendment to the bill that reopened the government included a provision to effectively ban hemp derived-THC drinks, gummies and other products.
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Hemp growers, sellers could face challenges in federal spending package
An amendment to the bill that reopened the government included a provision to effectively ban hemp derived-THC drinks, gummies and other products.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
An amendment to the bill that reopened the government included a provision to effectively ban hemp derived-THC drinks, gummies and other products.
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Trump shut down offshore wind in New England. Nova Scotia hopes to benefit.
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Trump shut down offshore wind in New England. Nova Scotia hopes to benefit.
The Canadian province hopes to attract displaced investment to plans for a massive offshore generation and transmission project.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Trump shut down offshore wind in New England. Nova Scotia hopes to benefit.
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U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins asked the departments of Homeland Security and Labor to release maximum amount of H2B visas for 2026:
Supply of H2B visas falls short of Maine hotel and restaurant needs heading into winter season
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins asked the departments of Homeland Security and Labor to release maximum amount of H2B visas for 2026.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins asked the departments of Homeland Security and Labor to release maximum amount of H2B visas for 2026:
The Greater Portland Metro says 10% of its bus operators could lose their license under the new rule, though not all at once:
Federal commercial driver license restrictions could affect over 100 immigrants in Maine
The Greater Portland Metro says 10% of its bus operators could lose their license under the new rule, though not all at once.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Greater Portland Metro says 10% of its bus operators could lose their license under the new rule, though not all at once:
This final push will help Maine Family Planning reach a $20 million goal for an endowment:
Maine Family Planning launches $6.5 million fundraising effort in response to federal funding cuts
This final push will help Maine Family Planning reach a $20 million goal for an endowment.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This final push will help Maine Family Planning reach a $20 million goal for an endowment:
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is over. But with little to show for it, the mostly Democratic politicians who ended the standoff now face intense backlash:
Angus King broke ranks to help end the government shutdown. The backlash has been withering
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is over. But with little to show for it, the mostly Democratic politicians who ended the standoff now face intense backlash.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is over. But with little to show for it, the mostly Democratic politicians who ended the standoff now face intense backlash: