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Older Mainers lose MaineCare benefits after new Social Security law takes effect

WHITEFIELD (WGME) -- For as long as she can remember, Bethany Rackliff recalls her father needing a cane. Then crutches, a walker and now a wheelchair. Her father, Paul Rackliff, was 23 when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a chronic auto-immune disease. Paul Rackliff has used the Home and...

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Bangor Daily News

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Hannah Pingree picks a longtime family adviser as her chief of staff

The hire puts a trusted Pingree family adviser at the center of a transition imposing a tight timeline.

Maine · 1d

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Maine State Representative questions election results after controversial radio appearance

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Maine State Representative Barbara Bagshaw is questioning the results of her re-election race after a controversial radio appearance. Speaking to a Bangor radio station, the Republican lawmaker pointed to same-day voter registration lines in Windham, claiming, "Some of them looked foreign." Bagshaw made the comments after she...

Windham, ME · 2d
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Maine's 2nd Congressional District race awaits final ranked-choice results

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Maine election officials hope to announce the final results of the state's 2nd Congressional District race Thursday after ranked-choice voting tabulations paused for Veterans Day on Wednesday. Democrat Matt Dunlap conceded the race to Republican Paul LePage last week when he was trailing by more than...

Maine · 1d
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Ultimate Maine

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Here's Why Maine Ranks Among the 5 Worst States for Drivers

42.3 driving incidents per 1000 in Maine, 5th worst nationwide. And 4th for accidents.

Maine · 2d

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Report: Big Number of Overseas Ballots with No Oversight Swings Maine Elections to Democrats

A huge upswing in overseas votes with no oversight won several elections for the Democrats in Maine, a report says. At issue is the state’s UOCAVA ballots (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act), which allows people who are supposedly citizens of Maine but who are currently living overseas to vote via email, fax, or mail. But the policy has no oversight and allows people who have never lived in Maine, never paid taxes in Maine, and have no intention of living in Maine in the future to vote just because they said they want to.

Maine · 2d

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Federal ruling says Central Maine Power owes customers significant refund

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A significant refund is coming to all Central Maine Power customers. A federal ruling found New England power companies were making too much profit on their transmission lines. For CMP though, the refunds come as the company is already looking for a rate increase to pay for...

Maine · 16h

Big Country 96.9

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Maine's Highest-Earning Cities Have Been Revealed

Some of these towns and cities were a complete surprise

Maine · 1d

WGME

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Secretary of State confirms recounts in Senate District 18, 3 other Maine races

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Votes for State Senate District 18 will be recounted along with three other races, according to the Department of the Secretary of State. State Senate District 18 will be recounted on Monday, November 16. It comes after Republican incumbent candidate John Andrews of Paris requested a recall...

Maine · 17h

Bangor Daily News

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Novel by Maine author was shortlisted for literary prize

Elizabeth Strout's latest novel, "The Things We Never Say," was a contender for this year's Booker Prize.

Maine · 2d

Z107.3

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This Maine Schoolteacher Became One of the Greatest Heroes of the Civil War

Despite my inability to do a good job reciting the constitutional amendments in 7th grade, it didn't stop me from being fascinated by history

Maine · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Over 150 Vendors Are Taking Over This Massive Maine Flea Market For One November Weekend

More than 150 vendors are packing one building for a single weekend, and every booth is different. That means antiques, pottery, soy candles, and pet items could all sit within a few steps of each other. The lineup gets wonderfully specific. Shoppers can hunt for pyrography, turned wood, doll clothes,...

Augusta, ME · 11h

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Maine caregivers report confusion over DEA medical cannabis reclassification

MILO, Maine (WABI) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is implementing a reclassification of medical cannabis under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and the change has caused confusion and uncertainty for Maine caregivers. The Justice Department said the change is intended to support state-regulated medical marijuana programs while maintaining federal...

Maine · 17h

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MDIFW says Brookfield should pay $120,000 for Ripogenus Dam fish kills

Maine wildlife officials want a subsidiary of energy giant Brookfield Renewable to pay $120,000 for a series of mass fish strandings caused by malfunctions at the Ripogenus Dam near Baxter State Park. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife proposed the payments to compensate for the hundreds of landlocked...

Maine · 1d

The Money Overview

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Medicare Advantage members whose plans end Dec. 31 in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas can buy Medigap without being turned down, and Maine’s window runs to March 31

Medicare Advantage members in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas whose plans end on Dec. 31 can move to Original Medicare and buy a Medigap supplement without being turned down over their health. Insurance regulators in the first three states and a health plan in Texas have each told members about the right, and Maine’s window […] The post Medicare Advantage members whose plans end Dec. 31 in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas can buy Medigap without being turned down, and Maine’s window runs to March 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Oklahoma · 1d

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Maine seeing bull market for grocery store expansion

Grocery store projects are moving forward across Maine, including the conversion of a former department store in Lewiston, plans for a new Lincoln’s Country Store in Warren and Hannaford’s takeover of a longtime grocery store in Presque Isle. Already a Subscriber? Log in. Get Instant Access to This...

Maine · 4d

The Maine Monitor

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Hannah Pingree says Jay shouldn’t be data center ‘testing ground’

This story appears as part of a collaborationbetween The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

Jay, ME · 2d

B98.5

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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 2d

Ultimate Maine

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Camp Out Hunger 2026 Shatters Expectations in Central Maine

I knew Camp Out Hunger 2026 was going to be a big one, but I don't think any of us realized just HOW big.

Maine · 3d

Animal of Things

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Can You Keep a Stray Cat You Find in Maine Under State Law?

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Maine has one of the few state “cat codes” in the country, and it says less about keeping a found cat than most people expect. Stray cat laws in Maine focus on what animal control officers and shelters must do, not on a set waiting period that turns a stray into your pet. If you … This article, Can You Keep a Stray Cat You Find in Maine Under State Law? , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • 3 Oldest Cat Breeds in the World and the Ancient History Behind Them • 19 Loudest Cat Breeds That Will Talk Your Ear Off • 13 English Cat Breeds: British Shorthairs, Rexes, and Rare Orientals

Maine · 3d