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Bangor Daily News

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Maine drought conditions persist despite rainy weekend

As of Monday, Nov. 9, a week-old wildfire along the Maine-New Hampshire border had burned 821 acres and was only 29% contained.

Maine · 5h

Maine Campus

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UMaine students weigh in on Democratic midterm victories

The 2026 midterms represent something of a sea change in American electoral politics. The Democratic Party has taken a wide swath of victories across the country, including in Maine. The Maine Campus spoke with students in order to ascertain the student reactions to the midterm results. The Maine Campus interviewed...

Maine · 22h
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Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 11/08/26: Maine Bird Atlas in the Alpine, Part 1

Glen talks with Maine Guide and naturalist Matt Haviland about conducting bird surveys in the alpine areas of Maine for the Maine Bird Atlas. Matt describes the challenges and rewards of surveying birds on Katahdin and other high peaks. More information about Maine Natural History Observatory can be found at...

Maine · 1d

The Maine Monitor

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How the blue wave reached a conservative part of Maine’s White Mountains

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for Americacorps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers.

Maine · 6h
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Mills joins New England governors in seeking $3 billion more for home heating aid

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Gov. Janet Mills is joining the other New England governors in calling on Congress to increase federal funding for home heating assistance. The governors are asking for an additional $3 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. “No one should...

Maine · 4h

Main Street Dollars

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Totally disabled veterans can wipe out homestead property taxes in Texas and Nebraska, exempt $250,000 in Illinois and $6,000 in Maine, but each state requires an application

A veteran with a 100 percent service-connected disability rating can have the property tax on a Nebraska home erased, and in Illinois a rating of 70 percent or more exempts the first $250,000 of a home’s assessed value. Texas also wipes out homestead tax for a 100 percent rating, and Maine takes $6,000 off. None […]

Nebraska · 14h

mooseheadnews.com

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Discovering Holiday Magic: The 2026 Festival of Trees Guide

Get ready for a magical winter wonderland experience right here in Maine. The Festival of Trees Maine is an event […]. Get ready for a magical winter wonderland experience right here in Maine. The Festival of Trees Maine is an event that promises festive fun for all ages. The...

Maine · 1d

Maine Campus

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There’s no room for Flock cameras in Vacationland

OPINION: Automated license plate readers (ALPRs), more commonly referred to as Flock cameras, have been making headlines for months now. While many claim they are a necessity and the next step toward protecting public safety, a fair share of people see them as a threat to privacy and a product of government surveillance.

Maine · 22h

Bangor Daily News

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Box of Maine rallies community to send 1,000 care packages to deployed Maine troops

Third annual Veterans Day Packout brings veterans, families and local businesses together for a mission that needs community support. BREWER — Box of Maine is calling on local businesses and communities across Maine to help accomplish its largest military care package mission yet: packing and sending 1,000 boxes filled with Maine-made products to deployed service […]

Maine · 5h

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DIY: Save Money by Winterizing Your Home [VIDEO]

If you’re like me, you learn faster by watching how something is done. That’s why I love the videos I search out on Youtube. I spent a good part of the day trying to find the single best video for DIY home winterization and I think this is a very good one. It will be helpful this winter with fuel costs through the roof.

Maine · 1d

harpswellanchor.org

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Intertidal: A spring tide for Thanksgiving

Spring tides in November? While that may seem like an oxymoron, “spring,” in this sense of the word, doesn’t refer to the season. Apparently, “springan” means “to well up” in Old English, so it began to be used to describe particularly large tides.

Maine · 10h

Main Street Dollars

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Senior homeowners face relief deadlines in West Virginia by Dec. 1 for a $20,000 exemption, Pennsylvania by Dec. 31 for a $1,000 rebate, and Maine and Texas next spring

West Virginia homeowners who are 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, have until Dec. 1 to file for an exemption that takes the first $20,000 off a home’s assessed value. Pennsylvania’s property tax and rent rebate of up to $1,000 closes Dec. 31. Maine and Texas set their dates in spring, April 1 […]

West Virginia · 14h

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#4 Fryeburg Academy pulls off massive upset of #1 Lawrence

FAIRFIELD -- The #4 Fryeburg Academy Raiders upset the #1 Lawrence Bulldogs 20-13 in the Class B North semifinal game on Friday night. Midway through the first quarter, it was the Raiders getting on the board first when quarterback Marcus Sutton dumped the ball off short to Lars Bruhn, who took it the rest of the way for the game's opening touchdown, giving Fryeburg a 6-0 lead.

Fryeburg, ME · 3d

Yahoo!

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Jay police pup Enzo fetches smiles during school visits

A Jay police officer and her emotional support dog have been visiting local classrooms, spending time with students through reading and other activities. Officer Heather Irber and her dog, Enzo, visited a primary school this week, where they read books with students, including "Run, Turkey, Run!" and "Chewy Louie," according to the Jay Police Department.

Jay, ME · 1d

92.9 The Ticket

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8-Man State Football Championships Set For Saturday At Edward Little High School In Auburn

Two state 8-Man football titles get settled Saturday at Edward Little in Auburn. Old Town meets Yarmouth at 11, then Orono takes on Old Orchard Beach at 2:30.

Auburn, ME · 10h

wgan.com

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Gov. Mills, Governor-Elect Hannah Pingree Meet in Augusta to Discuss Transition

AUGUSTA, Maine — Governor-elect Hannah Pingree met with outgoing Governor Janet Mills on Friday at the State House and the Blaine House to begin planning the upcoming transition of power, tackling a range of pressing fiscal challenges and legislative priorities ahead of her inauguration. Pingree will serve as Maine’s...

Maine · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Legislature, system and administration must work to solve UMaine funding problems

"Dismantling the university system could in itself, I believe, almost address UMaine’s budget shortfall."

Maine · 21h

WGME

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Students take over statehouse for youth and government program

AUGUSTA, ME (WGME) - Nearly 200 students took over the state house for Maine YMCA Youth & Government Program. It comes just days after Mainers cast their ballots for the midterms. Lonney Steeves, Director of Maine YMCA Youth and Government Program, says the program helps give students an idea of...

Maine · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Forget Boring Grocery Runs Because These Maine Markets Make Christmas Food Shopping Feel Special

One Maine grocery stop on this list built its name on sauerkraut. Yes, the humble fermented cabbage somehow became the headliner, and I love that more than I can explain. The rest of the lineup gets just as fun. One market runs a full-service butcher counter beside rows of local goods. Another bakes fresh desserts in the middle of a harbor town, and a co-op stocks bulk spices perfect for holiday cookies.

Maine · 2d

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The Maine Running Hall of Fame inducts its class of 2026 and recognizes a Bangor race

AUGUSTA -- Runners from across the state were honored as trailblazers for the sport in Augusta on Sunday, well past the finish line. For nearly forty years the Maine Running Hall of Fame has been recognizing current and former athletes and coaches, who have had an impact on the sport.

Bangor, ME · 1d