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Washington County audits reveal unbalanced books, overspending
In a report on 2022 spending, the auditor raised the same concerns and repeated the same recommendations he made in prior audits.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Maine is one of the least religious states in the country
In a recent survey, a quarter of Mainers listed their religion as “nothing in particular.”
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January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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The arrest was the subject of a Maine Monitor/ @bangordailynews.bsky.social investigation. Read the full Monitor/BDN report on Justin Savage's arrest here:

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Maine state police promoted trooper who punched handcuffed man in the face
The chaotic 2024 arrest in Limerick raises questions about the state police’s use of force policy and its process for reviewing complaints.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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