Maine’s senior senator has been more critical of the Trump administration than most of her Republican colleagues, and will play a key role in any budget deals.
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Maine Mall shooting suspect was dropped off at the mall, prosecutors say
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook made his first court appearance via Zoom on Friday afternoon where a judge raised his bail to $250K cash.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
King’s Head Pub opening Freeport location
The new gastropub will launch in the former Jameson Tavern space.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
One of two suspects in death of Biddeford man pleads not guilty
Linda Lambert pleaded not guilty to felony murder and robbery charges in connection with the death last fall of Gene Dares.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland apartment fire caused by homemade e-bike battery
The fire was reported on the 7th floor of a 100-unit apartment building on Broadway on Friday morning.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine DEP: $50M sludge bond would preserve landfill space
The proposal to bond funding for grants to help local sewer districts tackle the statewide sludge-disposal problem needs approval by a legislative committee and two-thirds of the House and Senate before it could be sent to voters in November.
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Kittery social services hub aims to be a one-stop shop to battle poverty
Mainspring brings multiple agencies under one roof to address poverty in southern York County and seacoast New Hampshire in a way that restores dignity and breaks down stigmas.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
At the Maine Jewish Museum, an art exhibit, a protest — then a conversation
The exhibit spurred a dialogue that is increasingly rare in these polarized times.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, Politics
Is your neighbor’s dog too loud? Maine bill would clamp down on excessive barking
Supporters say it would help address neighborhood disruptions, while opponents say it could prompt overreactions and that it’s an issue best left to municipalities.
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This 300-year-old violin could become the most expensive musical instrument
A Stradivarius violin made in 1714, known as the Joachim-Ma, is expected to sell for up to $18 million at a Sotheby’s auction.