Sen. Joe Baldacci’s opponents wrote a letter asking him to disavow money he received from Project 218.
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Here’s what North Yarmouth will have on the June ballot
On June 9, residents will vote on the school budget and in several uncontested races.
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How a family restaurant and years of Maine service led Joe Baldacci to run for Congress
Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, is pitching himself as a fighter in the 2nd District against both former Gov. Paul LePage and President Donald Trump.
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New book shows Mainers really love their reading nooks
Buddy Doyle’s book ‘Maine’s Still Reading’ features more than 50 portraits of people in their favorite reading spots, including Tess Gerritsen, Chris Van Dusen, Dr. Nirav Shah and Pat Callaghan.
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Biddeford council adopts $50.8 million municipal budget
The fiscal 2027 budget is expected to result in a $15.84 mill rate for Biddeford residents.
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South Portland still undecided about future of Flock cameras
The City Council voted to adjourn its workshop Tuesday after nearly two hours of public comment.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine
Read the poem ‘Summary Judgment’ by Ken Olson
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Maine’s lumber mills, like the one in Searsmont, have known fire risks
The fire that led to an explosion at Robbins Lumber last week, killing a volunteer firefighter, remains under investigation.
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More ADUs were built in Maine last year than expected
Preliminary data shows that accessory dwelling units accounted for roughly 9% of the building permits issued in 2025.
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Meet the Republicans running for governor on their business records
In a crowded primary, David Jones, Owen McCarthy and Ben Midgley are making their pitch as outsiders whose experiences in the private sector will help them reform Augusta.