Earlier in the week, police identified 2 of the other passengers and both pilots.
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Valerie Adams announces run for Cumberland County DA against former boss
Adams said she was fired in November after telling District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris that she intended to challenge her in 2026.
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As Maine feels the affordability crunch, here are lawmakers’ plans to ease the burden
Democrats have offered a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs, while Republicans are pushing to bring Maine into line with new federal tax policies.
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What a Brunswick family’s cemetery reveals about Maine’s Black history
The namesake of a new park, the Heuston family was part of a thriving free Black community that helped others flee slavery.
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North Yarmouth, Yarmouth change policies for public conduct in meetings
The changes are intended to create more efficient, civil meetings.
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Is Maine considering a law to require annual registration of lawnmowers? | Fact brief
A widely shared image on Facebook claims that Gov. Janet Mills sponsored an act to require $38 fees and registration stickers.
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Pete Hegseth will visit Bath Iron Works on Monday
Maine State Police confirmed that the agency is planning security for the defense secretary’s stop at the shipyard.
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Biddeford officials discuss future of Opioid Settlement Fund
The city used part of the nearly $400,000 it got last year to help residents access 4 new recovery centers that have opened in the city.
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Portland officials begin preparing for another tough budget year
City leaders are bracing for a tumultuous 2026-27 budget season after a year in which they had to spend more local money on social services and as property taxes ballooned following a revaluation.
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Midcoast Youth Center hires after-school program director
Bath-based youth center and skatepark brings in new talent to help give young people a space to be creative.