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Latest headlines from NEWS CENTER Maine Morning Report at 5 a.m

Maine · 12h

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12 Maine Sayings That Sound Rude to Out-of-Staters but Aren’t

Ask a Mainer a yes-or-no question, and you might get a quick “ayuh” back. That’s a yes, not a brush-off, and it’s not the only saying out-of-staters take the wrong way. Here are the Maine sayings that sound rude to out-of-staters but aren’t. 1. Cunning.

Maine · 5d
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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...

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Bangor Daily News

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Democrats are already fighting over who blew Maine’s 2nd District race

In a year when Democrats stand to gain roughly 40 House seats, the 2nd District is the only one they may lose in a district whose lines haven’t changed.

Maine · 18h

Bangor Daily News

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Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill

The developer plans to file a site location permit and an air emission license application with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Maine · 5h

Bangor Daily News

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More than blue wave swept away Susan Collins

“Collins was an institutionalist when Trump was tearing down the very institutions of government.”

Maine · 2d

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Penobscot County Jail expansion rejected

Penobscot County residents voted against potentially relocating the county jail outside of Bangor. The referendum was rejected by a very slim margin, with under 150 ballots separating the vote. Doug Dunbar, a member of the "No Penobscot County Jail Expansion" organization, says an expansion of the county jail wouldn't benefit the community. Instead, Dunbar thinks efforts should focus on diversion and programming outside of the jail.

Penobscot County, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Upstream pig poop stymies Maine town’s desire to reopen polluted clam flat

Residents believe the shores could be at least seasonally opened if the pig waste can be contained.

Brooklin, ME · 3d

The Maine Monitor

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These Maine towns still count ballots by hand

Shortly after the polls closed on election night, the town clerk of Cranberry Isles, Ben Sumner, and two volunteers, Barbara Meyers and Beverly Sanborn, began counting the island’s ballots by hand.

Cranberry Isles, ME · 4d

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Maine Shows Its True Colors in Ranking of America's Most Charitable States

This is one ranking every Mainer can be proud of. After all, generosity is in our DNA.

Maine · 6h

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DC Gala Honors Maine Prison Chief Who Once Visited His Jailed Father

A Grammy-winning voice, a standing ovation, and a quarter-century of mission work converged recently at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Dream Academy celebrated its 25th Annual Power of a Dream Gala. The nonprofit, which supports children of incarcerated parents and young people in underserved communities, used the night to honor leaders it says have shaped that mission, while singer Regina Belle delivered a performance that organizers say stopped the room.

Washington, DC · 2d

Newsmax

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Maine's LePage One of Oldest House Freshmen in History

Maine's LePage One of Oldest House Freshmen in History

Maine · 3d

The Tonic Edit

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Maine Households of Four With Up to $73,213 in Yearly Income Can Apply for Heating Aid Through May 29, and Crisis Fuel Help Opened Nov. 1

Maine households of four with gross yearly income up to $73,213 can apply for HEAP through May 29, and crisis fuel help opened Nov. 1, MaineHousing says.

Maine · 8h

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Penobscot County voters scuttle plans for jail relocation

Penobscot County won’t be building a new jail outside of Bangor after voters rejected the proposal on Tuesday. Voters rejected the jail referendum by a narrow margin of 136 votes. County Commissioner Blair Tinkham released the unofficial results Friday, days after Maine saw historic midterm voter turnout. There were...

Penobscot County, ME · 3d

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Maine private schools sue Maine DOE over special education rule

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Association of Independent Schools and seven Maine private schools are suing the Maine Department of Education over new special education regulations that they say will have a “significant effect” on the safety of students and staff. Foxcroft Academy and Washington Academy are...

Maine · 3d

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7 Things That Happen Inside a Maine Wreath Factory Every November

In 2011, an experienced wreath maker in Washington County could turn out 150 to 200 wreaths in a day. Here’s what happens inside a Maine wreath factory every November. Whitney Wreath, which runs a wreath factory in Machias, expected to buy more than 1 million pounds of tips in 2012.

Washington County, ME · 1d

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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 · 19h

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New program will help people in Maine get to school, work, appointments and more

PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The United Way is launching a new pilot project in Maine to help people get to appointments, work, school and more. The program is called Keep ME Moving and is funded thanks to support from the John T. Gorman Foundation. The program will help people pay for small car repairs, bus passes, and Lyft rides.

Maine · 5h

Animal of Things

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Vicious Animal Laws in Maine: Dangerous Dog Rules, Penalties, and Owner Requirements

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If your dog bites a neighbor, chases a jogger, or gets loose one too many times, you could find yourself facing a court process that changes how you’re allowed to keep that animal for the rest of its life. Vicious animal laws in Maine don’t use the word “vicious” as a formal legal category — … This article, Vicious Animal Laws in Maine: Dangerous Dog Rules, Penalties, and Owner Requirements , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Traveling with Pets to Maine: The Rabies Proof and Paperwork Rules You Actually Need • Leaving Pets Outside in Winter in Pennsylvania: What Libre’s Law Says About Cold, Shelter, and Penalties • Pet Trust Laws in Massachusetts: What Every Owner Should Know

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