Maine’s Republican senator is in a tough political spot, and her latest favorability numbers show it.
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Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
A federal judge has agreed with voting rights groups and Democrats that the Constitution gives the power to regulate federal elections to states and Congress — not the president
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Posted inMaine, News
Water main break shuts down Brighton Ave. near Portland-Westbrook line
A water main break shut down the westbound lanes of Brighton Avenue for several hours on Thursday evening. Michelle Clements, a spokesperson for the Portland Water District, said the break began around 2:40 p.m. and was restored by 7:15 p.m. Portland police asked the public to avoid the area near where the road crosses the […]
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
After drug arrest, Lewiston store owner talks plans for the future
One day after police announced that the owner of Garden of Via had been arrested for drug trafficking, Sami-Luqman Muhammad spoke from his shop at 260 Lisbon St.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Sports
Alzheimer’s advocate, 74, riding high after running Boston Marathon
Ralph Carmona, of Portland, who ran to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of federal research funds, finished in 4 hours, 14 minutes, 42 seconds and already is looking forward to running again next year.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Maine, Sports
Renovation of Hearts of Pine’s new home stadium in Portland unearths contaminated soil
The city of Portland discovered ‘dirty dirt’ laced with lead and arsenic at Fitzpatrick Stadium amid preparations for the new professional soccer team’s home debut.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Maine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’
Wood, who grew up in the town of Mexico and lives in Portland, spoke Thursday at the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Maine, News
State-of-the-art performing arts center in Auburn to host inaugural fall concert series
The Maine State Music Theatre will launch its first fall satellite series with three different tribute shows featuring the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.
Posted inMaine, News
Buxton widow awarded $1.3 million from Togus VA hospital for husband’s death
Roy Palmer, a U.S. Army veteran, died in 2020 after doctors gave him too much pain medication for stomach pain, leading to an overdose and respiratory cardiac arrest.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools and Education
Roux Institute student had their visa terminated, ACLU confirms
This is the first publicly known instance of an international student in Maine losing their visa, although the ACLU filed a lawsuit last week to restore the status of international students in New England who have been targeted.