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Maine, News

Fire destroys Union winery, distillery

by Keith Edwards September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Firefighters prevented fire from spreading to owners’ home and barn.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

South Berwick Democrat may take on Chellie Pingree in Maine’s 1st District

by Randy Billings September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Rep. Tiffany Roberts says she’s testing the waters for what would be Pingree’s first primary challenge as an incumbent congresswoman.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Woman killed in Waldoboro told co-workers her ex would kill her, police say

by Emily Allen September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

James Clark has been charged with murder in the death of Levern Kelley.

Fact Brief, Maine, News

Is Maine part of a coalition of states seeking to broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed eligibility for the latest shot, limiting it to people 65 or older and those with underlying health risks.

Maine, News, Times Record

Bowdoin postponed Charlie Kirk vigil over potential threat

by Katie Langley September 15, 2025September 17, 2025

Maine State Police informed the college of an ‘external threat’ tied to a student-organized vigil for the slain conservative activist.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Scarborough assistant principal remembered as dedicated coach, friend after fatal car crash

by Dana Richie and Gillian Graham September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Jacob Brown, 34, a former hockey standout for Lewiston, died Saturday night in a wreck that police said occurred after he drove off from a traffic stop.

Maine, News

Maine communities explore rent control to slow costs in mobile home parks

by Rachel Ohm September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Sanford is expected to consider a proposed moratorium on mobile home lot rent increases Tuesday. Other towns, including Old Orchard Beach, Waterville and Brunswick, have taken or are considering similar measures.