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Here are the Senate and Maine governor candidates who qualified for June primaries

by Rachel Ohm March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

The governor’s race is down to 18 candidates, including 5 Democrats and 8 Republicans. And in the 1st District, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree won’t face a Democratic primary challenger after all.

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Brunswick police officer charged with assault

by Drew Johnson March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

Nathan Day was charged in West Bath District Court on Monday, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General.

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Scarborough library’s Shakespeare table readings let patrons channel their inner actors

by Salomé Cloteaux March 16, 2026March 26, 2026

The Scarborough Public library will host its 2nd ‘Shakespeare Summer Fridays’ series in June.

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Pioneering culinary arts therapist to speak at University of Southern Maine

by Staff report March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Cooking could help.

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Maine lawmakers face tough budget questions on creating a SNAP contingency fund

by Billy Kobin March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

The proposal from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, faces the tall task of getting funded before the Legislature adjourns next month.

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Rainy day in Maine: Locals get outdoors despite wet conditions

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Maine Trust for Local News photographers focus on those who brave the weather.

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Portland survey shows broad concern among residents over affordability, traffic

by Andrew Rice March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

The survey of more than 1,000 city residents otherwise showed satisfaction with most municipal services. City councilors will discuss the results next week.