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Man prepares to hand out 14,000 candy bars for Halloween

Kids are preparing to go door-to-door across the United States for Halloween, with one man in Maine saying he is ready to hand out thousands of candy bars. In Maine's Lewiston area, Peter Geiger, 70, has purchased thousands of candy bars to give away. He has been giving away a large amount of candy from his business for more than 30 years.

Lewiston, ME · 10d
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Grand opening of Atlas Structural Systems Manufacturing

LEWISTON, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Atlas Structural Systems’ new manufacturing facility in Lewiston. The company, a subsidiary of J.D. Irving, Limited, has transformed the former Steel Service Center property into its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The 44,000-square-foot plant employs approximately 45 people and produces prefabricated building components for construction projects throughout the region.

Lewiston, ME · 10d
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Maine Voting Videos Draw DOJ Scrutiny

The Justice Department is reviewing allegations of election interference in Maine after surveillance footage from Lewiston City Hall raised questions about whether interpreters improperly directed Somali voters toward Democrat candidates. U.S. Attorney for Maine Andrew Benson, an appointee of President Donald Trump, said his office would review "evidence concerning complaints...

Maine · 8d
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Bowdoin students gear up for Election Day

From the highly anticipated Senate race between Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Troy Jackson to Brunswick local elections, there are many candidates to choose from in this year’s election cycle. As Election Day approaches on Nov. 3, the Bowdoin community is working hard to prepare. Bowdoin Votes...

Bowdoin, ME · 9d
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The Weekday Guide: November 2nd-6th, 2026

A new month means a fresh lineup of things to do in Portland! Get an early start on the holiday season with the opening of the Wreath Bar in Old Port Square, catch live music from Blue October, Hot Mulligan, and local favorites, or head to Portland Stage for Rooted. With ballet, film screenings, community events, and First Friday Art Walk in the mix, there’s plenty to fill your calendar this week!

Portland, ME · 8d

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CMP says Portland area needs $547M upgrade amid pushbacks

Central Maine Power is pushing the need for a proposed half-billion dollar transmission upgrade around Portland amid growing opposition to the construction plan from some local residents. CMP's Senior Director of Integrated Systems Planning Chris Morin said the proposal is aimed at upgrading power lines and substations in northern Portland...

Portland, ME · 9d

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Why Touring Acts Stopped Playing the Augusta Civic Center

Tell us about the last big show you saw at the Augusta Civic Center

Augusta, ME · 11d

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Voters casting ballots on three separate referendums in Windham

Voters are casting ballots on three separate town referendums in Windham in the Nov. 3 election and each one carries significance for residents if passed. The first referendum modifies the Windham Town Charter to curtail the annual town meeting held every June on a Saturday where the municipal budget is discussed and voted on by residents. It instead changes municipal budget approval to a public vote held on Maine Primary Day on the second Tuesday in June. This would coincide with the annual RSU 14 school budget voting.

Windham, ME · 9d

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'Not getting anything': Whitefield residents say they haven't received mail in weeks

WHITEFIELD (WGME) - It's something you always expect to be there when you need it, but people who live in one central Maine town say it's not coming. In Whitefield, some say they are not getting their mail, or when they do get it, the deliveries are few and far between.

Whitefield, ME · 11d

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New Ventures Maine Opens Scholarship Applications

New Ventures Maine Executive Director Janet Smith has announced that applications are open for the Gilda E. Nardone Scholarship, which awards up to $1,000 to each recipient to help defray the cost of college tuition for the 2027-2028 academic year. University of Maine at Augusta student Kari Hersey, who was...

Maine · 10d

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2026 New England Holiday Gift Guide

As the calendar unwinds and the holiday season is upon us, it’s time to check the list for gifts to share with our loved ones. Do you often find that once the pressure is on, the ideas are harder and harder to come by? Make it easy this year with our collection of holiday gift guide ideas that bring home a taste of New England and are sure to delight.

Portland, ME · 9d

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Voter guide for the Maine 2026 General Election

On November 3, Maine voters will head to the polls to elect a new governor, a United States. senator, United States representatives, members of the state legislature and municipal officials. With control of Congress at stake and Governor Janet Mills having reached the consecutive term limit, this year’s midterm elections will shape Maine’s political representation at the local, state and federal levels.

Brunswick, ME · 9d

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Maine lawmakers, candidates react to South Portland healthcare fraud arrests

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Republicans continue to ramp up pressure Tuesday night, demanding aggressive investigation and prosecution of fraud. GOP lawmakers claim systemic fraud in the welfare system, in Maine and elsewhere, has gone unpunished for too long, pointing to Tuesday's federal indictment, while Democrats claim they also take fraud seriously and have also pursued prosecutions.

Maine · 11d

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Market Basket Sets Grand Opening Date For Scarborough, Maine, Store

A cornerstone of The Downs development, Market Basket will celebrate their grand opening in Scarborough, Maine, on November 6

Scarborough, ME · 8d

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South Portland becomes latest Maine city to bar staff from cooperating with ICE

South Portland is the latest Maine city to bar city employees from cooperating with or assisting federal immigration agents. City councilors last night unanimously passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting city staff from sharing information with ICE or Border Patrol for the purposes of immigration enforcement, unless required to do so by law.

South Portland, ME · 10d

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Lawsuit claims military prototype overstaying storage contract in Portland

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- A boat that looks more like a spaceship is sitting in a Portland boatyard along Commercial Street, and now the boatyard is suing its owners for tens of thousands of dollars. According to court documents, the vessel, known as the MV Ghost, is a 68-foot-long prototype...

Portland, ME · 9d

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Maine’s housing shortage will be the focus of upcoming Portland conference

The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition will bring together housing industry leaders, researchers, advocates, policymakers, philanthropists and community members on Nov. 9 for its annual conference. “Housing is the single biggest burden facing Maine’s families and working people today,” said Laura Mitchell, executive director of the coalition. “As rents soar and...

Portland, ME · 10d

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6 Towns in Maine That Essentially Banned Fast Food Restaurants

From outright bans to more careful restrictions, here are 6 towns in Maine that have strict rules when it comes to chain restaurants

Maine · 13d