Political analysts, however, say voters shouldn’t put too much stock in the results of special elections.
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In State of the Union, Trump says fraud ‘even worse’ in Maine than in Minnesota
The president announced that Vice President JD Vance would conduct a ‘war on fraud’ in Maine and other states.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man arrested after crash that killed dog in Westbrook
Man charged with aggravated driving to endanger, eluding an officer, aggravated cruelty to animals, violation of conditions of release, violating probation.
Posted inMaine, Sports
Waterville, Winslow host Special Olympics Maine 2026 Winter Games
Speed skating races were held at Colby College, Quarry Road Recreation Area hosted snowshoe and cross country competitions and opening ceremonies and a dance are planned at Winslow High School.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Trump says he can stop data centers from raising energy costs. What does it mean for Maine?
In his State of the Union, the president said he had negotiated a ‘new ratepayer protection pledge’ with large tech companies.
Posted inMaine, News
Here’s what Maine law says about junk fees when renting an apartment
Property owners are prohibited from imposing certain fees for services that don’t meet basic health and safety requirements.
Posted inMaine, News
Redbank Village’s junk fees are illegal, state lawmaker says
Rep. Chris Kessler says the apartment complex is charging application and other mandatory fees that tenants can’t opt out of.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine chef talks about competing while pregnant on America’s Culinary Cup
Cara Stadler was in her second trimester during the competition.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bill would extend Maine’s free school lunch to all children in public pre-K
While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.
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A majority of Maine wants more restrictions on ICE, new poll finds
The survey by the University of New Hampshire, conducted in the wake of a recent ICE surge in Maine, suggests Republicans and Democrats are split about whether increased immigration enforcement has made the country safer.