Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor will have to fend off primary challenges from several others, including Graham Platner, a 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer whose campaign has garnered attention.
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Looming federal shutdown leaves 11,000 federal workers in Maine waiting in limbo
Neither Republican Sen. Susan Collins, the top Senate appropriator, nor independent Sen. Angus King would discuss the funding impasse this week.
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Chellie Pingree says ICE blocking lawyers; calls for tour of southern Maine facility
The 1st District congresswoman said officials have been denied entry to U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement offices.
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Man is arrested and charged in deadly New Hampshire country club shooting
A gunman opened fire at a New Hampshire country club during a wedding, killing one person and wounding two others
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New England’s shrimp industry is struggling, with fishermen catching few in 2025
‘Environmental conditions continue to be unfavorable for northern shrimp in the Gulf of Maine,’ reports one fisheries commission.
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What the widespread drought could mean for Maine’s fall foliage
A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.
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Massachusetts man charged with murder in Portland chef’s death
Christopher Caron, 42, was arrested Saturday and charged in the killing of Declan Perry, 27.
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Explore our map of worsening drought conditions across New England
Drought conditions have expanded in some parts of the state, and more of northern Maine is now abnormally dry, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Nearly 1.2 million Mainers live in drought areas, encompassing all of southern, western, central and Down East Maine. The conditions have contributed to an unusually high […]
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Great white sharks head north, following seals and alarming beachgoers
Boaters, beachgoers and fishermen who spend time in the chilly waters of New England and Canada are learning to live with great white sharks
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Fryeburg man accused of shooting pregnant woman, male relative in Massachusetts
Anthony Delman, 37, is facing charges related to shootings in the Massachusetts towns of Carver and Dennis, police say.