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Westbrook bans standalone data centers

Tonight, the city of Westbrook voted to ban standalone data centers. The ordinance prohibits larger centers, while still allowing smaller ones, such as a server room at a business. Before tonight's vote, Westbrook Mayor David Morse shared his support for the ban, citing concerns around environmental and infrastructure burdens a...

Westbrook, ME · 8d
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It’s Hot To Vote! Hot Radio Maine Hits the Polls for Election Day

Happy Election Day! Today, I broadcasted live from polling locations in Scarborough, Saco, and Gorham from 11am-2pm, encouraging Mainers to get out and make their voices heard. Thanks to our friends at Plato’s Closet South Portland and Aroma Joe’s, we were able to spread a little extra love to voters with some treats along the way!

Maine · 8d
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'We are not alarmed': Maine election officials to monitor DOJ election monitors

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The U.S. Department of Justice will be sending federal election monitors to three Maine cities Tuesday, similar to what they've done in the past. In all, the DOJ plans to send 1,000 monitors across the country to all 50 states. In Maine, the Secretary of State's Office...

Maine · 8d
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Secretary of state reports no issues so far with DOJ monitors on Election Day

LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is sending federal election monitors to three Maine cities on Election Day, similar to what the agency has done in previous elections. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says nine DOJ election monitors will be spread across Lewiston, Portland and South...

Lewiston, ME · 8d
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Both national and local issues have dominated 3-way race for Maine's governor

It was a crisp, September evening as Republican Bobby Charles warmed up a crowd of more than 50 supporters gathered in an old barn in Monmouth. "This is an amazing turnout and I want you to get a feel for what’s happening," Charles said during the Sept. 21 town hall. "Maybe, maybe you can feel the rumble in the rails.”

Maine · 12d

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Bobby Charles hosts an 'ask me anything’ style event, takes questions from progressive Mainers and those who disagree with him

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles invited voters to challenge him directly Wednesday, opening the floor to anyone who wanted to ask questions, share concerns, or debate his positions ahead of Election Day. The event took place at the Auburn Mall, where about 100 people gathered to watch the conversations. Charles...

Maine · 12d

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Maine Weather Winter 2026/27: Freezing Temps Put Home Pipes at Risk in Portland

Maine homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

Portland, ME · 9d

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Collins, Jackson make their closing appeals in Maine’s pivotal US Senate race

The communications equipment for Winthrop’s emergency dispatch network had been failing almost daily, leaving the roughly 18,000 people across Kennebec County who rely on it with unreliable service. So, the town manager reached out to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.  Collins, from the helm of the Senate Appropriations Committee, walked them through the process to secure […]

Maine · 9d

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College students need to talk about politics

EDITORIAL: Tuesday, Nov. 3 is the big day. We are going to find out who will represent us in Washington and Augusta as Mainers. The influence and power that these political positions hold over your lives cannot be overstated. Sadly, it still seems that many students are unaware of the stakes and the candidates who lie in front of them. This is something that cannot continue. College students need to be aware of the world around them and the impact their decisions have — and they need to spread that awareness to others.

Augusta, ME · 9d

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Camden veterans, others go extra mile for human ashes left behind in house

Organized by members of American Legion Post 30, Camden, Legion members from around the state gathered in Augusta to pay final respects to a fellow veteran. (Photo by Sarah Thompson) Kennebec County Veterans Honor Guard provide a gun salute. (Photo by Sarah Thompson) Motorcycles belonging to Patriot Guard Riders are...

Camden, ME · 12d

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DOJ to send election monitors to 3 Maine communities

The Department of Justice is reportedly now sending election monitors to a third Maine community. The Maine Secretary of State’s Office says election monitors will now be sent to polling locations in South Portland as well as Lewiston and Portland. The three communities have each been notified that DOJ...

Portland, ME · 13d

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Portland Public Schools reconsiders policy on animals in classrooms

PORTLAND (WGME) – There are new concerns at Portland Public Schools when it comes to the district's policy on having animals in the classroom. One assistant superintendent wants to make sure all children are comfortable, including those of the Islamic faith. School board members say they are now in...

Portland, ME · 21d

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Windham couple grateful for community’s help in finding missing cat

Breyanna Barboza of Windham continued to pray for a miracle and clung to the hope that her beloved lost cat Kitty would return home safely. Barboza has owned Kitty for the past nine years since he was just six weeks old and she was desperate to find him. She and her fiancé Gary Trask searched for Kitty for weeks without any luck and as the weather got cold this fall, Breyanna, who is on disability, worried that her pet might never be found.

Windham, ME · 12d

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Gubernatorial candidates make final pitch to voters ahead of Tuesday’s election

On the final day of early voting, Hannah Pingree campaigned in Portland with President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson to remind voters that their reproductive rights are on the ballot. In Kittery, Rick Bennett wrapped up his walking tour that he started in Fort Kent several months ago. And Bobby Charles held […]

Maine · 11d

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Susan Collins, Troy Jackson spend Halloween with Maine voters ahead of midterm elections

With just three days until the midterm elections, Maine's U.S. Senate candidates spent part of Halloween connecting with voters across the state, trading traditional campaign stops for candy, costumes and conversations with families. Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins attended a trunk-or-treat event in Bangor on Saturday, while her Democratic opponent,...

Maine · 10d

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RSU 14 to choose new middle school name on Nov. 4

When the RSU 14 Board of Directors meets on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Windham High School, further discussion and the name of the new middle school currently under construction will be voted upon. During a board meeting on Oct. 21 at Jordan-Small Middle School in Raymond, two possible names were...

Raymond, ME · 12d

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Boothbay Region Surveyors Relocates to Former Midcoast Conservancy Building

After sitting vacant for almost a year, the former Route 1 headquarters of Midcoast Conservancy now has new inhabitants. Boothbay Region Surveyors moved into the space at 290 Route 1 in Edgecomb in early October purchasing the building in March. Midcoast Conservancy moved out of the building in October 2025 and moved all services to its office in Waldoboro.

Edgecomb, ME · 12d

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A year after petitioning to leave RSU 10, voters in Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner to decide Tuesday

BUCKFIELD — Marking the end of a long and contentious process, the Buckfield Hartford Sumner RSU Withdrawal and Reorganization Planning Committee met for the last time Thursday before residents vote Nov. 3 on whether to withdraw from Regional School Unit 10.

Buckfield, ME · 12d