Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s campaign ended the recount, which began Monday, after questions about certain towns’ results were answered, leaving the outcome of the race unchanged.
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‘Breakdown in Maine’ a FRONTLINE documentary on the Lewiston mass shooting
The documentary investigates the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and the missed opportunities to prevent it. It airs 8 p.m. tonight on Maine Public Television.
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Portland man charged with murder after body found in apartment
Police identified the victim as 43-year-old Matthew Merrick, of Portland.
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Maine finalizes rules for new paid family leave program
The state will begin collecting a 1% payroll tax in January, and benefits will be paid out starting in 2026.
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Westbrook man arrested, accused of killing roommate
Maine State Police identified the victim as 59-year-old Robert Seger of Westbrook.
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Newly elected Maine Legislature takes oath, elects officers
Attorney General Aaron Frey and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows won reelection to their posts Wednesday after Democrats, who have majorities in both the House and Senate, met Tuesday to cast a preliminary vote on nominations.
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Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s masked killer after ‘brazen, targeted’ attack on NYC street
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said.
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Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Supreme Court justices seem reluctant to block state bans on medical treatments for minors
In arguments that passed the 2-hour mark Wednesday, 5 conservative justices voiced varying degrees of skepticism of arguments challenging the ban.
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Republicans take a closer look at Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth
Hegseth’s meetings on Capitol Hill this week are set up another test of how much deference Senate Republicans will show president-elect Trump.