The race has been shaped by the 2 Democratic candidates’ complicated history.
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1 dead, 3 hurt in Penobscot County crash
Officials said the wreck on state Route 221 in Glenburn happened when an SUV turned across the path of an oncoming pickup truck.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors
Interested in bird-watching in Maine? Join the flock
The spring migration offers ample opportunities to take up a new hobby or spot a new species.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News, Schools and Education
Arundel’s Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design announces closure
The historic school that taught students about boat design and marine systems for nearly 5 decades graduated its final class on May 16.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News
Here’s what’s on the ballot in Standish
Standish residents will vote on town councilors, capital spending, the $73 million Bonny Eagle school budget referendum, primary candidates and more.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, Maine, News
Jury acquits last suspect charged in 2022 Woodford Street shooting
Jonathan Geisinger, the 4th man charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Derald Coffin in 2022, had pleaded not guilty to felony murder and robbery charges.
Posted inCommunity, News
Wilton state representative pleads guilty to violating Clean Election law
Hall was sentenced to 48 hours in jail to be served through an alternative sentencing program and 100 hours of community service.
Posted inCommunity, News
Here’s what South Portland’s new police and fire stations could look like
Architects presented preliminary renderings at a workshop last week.
Posted inElections, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Voter Guide: What you need to know to vote in Maine’s primary election
We set out to survey hundreds of candidates across dozens of Maine elections on June 9.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Is the official US poverty measure still based on a 1960s formula? | Fact brief
Maine’s official poverty rate in 2024 was 10.6%, matching the U.S. rate, according to the Census Bureau.