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Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine Wildness open pop-up shop selling soccer club merchandise in downtown Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There a new sports pop-up shop at 22 State Street in downtown Bangor. The Portland Hearts of Pine and Maine Wildness soccer teams opened the store selling club gear with a Bangor-inspired design. The teams celebrated with an opening happy hour event. “I grew up on...

Bangor, ME · 18h
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'There’s no urgency to a park, right?' Following debate, park behind future Thomaston fire station to get engineering consult

An early-stage concept map sites the future Fire and EMS building at 436 Main Street. The street address will become official upon creation of deeds for each of the three parcels (park, fire station, former Knox Clinic purchase). THOMASTON — The Thomaston Select Board ultimately voted (4-0) to use Public...

Thomaston, ME · 3d
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Bangor Daily News

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GOP control in Knox County reduced to 2 officials in probate office

"This is really not a political office," Knox County Probate Judge Carol Emery said. "We follow state law and state Supreme Court rulings."

Knox County, ME · 1d

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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...

Maine · 4d
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This map shows how Susan Collins’ electoral firewall crumbled in York County and other parts of Maine

In her previous five races for the U.S. Senate, Susan Collins had never lost York County. Her ability to overperform other Republicans in the southernmost part of Maine’s left-leaning 1st Congressional District served as an electoral firewall of sorts, helping power Collins to a string of victories over her 30-year Senate career.

York County, ME · 19h

Breitbart

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 3d

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 · 3d

Maine Morning Star

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How Maine’s two-decade old school consolidation effort continues to unravel

Next year, the town of Kingfield will leave MSAD 58 to form its own school district. The move will allow the western Maine community of roughly 1,000 people to keep its elementary school building and operate its own district, which will serve about 80 students. Kingfield was the only one of more than a dozen […]

Maine · 1d

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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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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12 Things Mainers Are Tired of Explaining to the Rest of the Country

Yes, the L.L.Bean store in Freeport really is open 24 hours a day. Mainers have answered questions like that for years, and they have the answers memorized. Here’s what Mainers are tired of explaining to the rest of the country. 1. The Other Portland. Portland, Oregon, got its name...

Maine · 23h

Bangor Daily News

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Maine wants dam operator to pay $120K for Penobscot River fish kills

The money would go to support fisheries restoration and improvement in the region.

Maine · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Americans have taken their country back

“A party label does not fill an oil tank. A campaign slogan does not pay the rent.”

Maine · 9h

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Drought Conditions See Slight Improvement in Maine

There’s been a slight improvement in drought conditions in Maine over the past week. Portions of Washington, Hancock and Penobscot Counties have dropped to abnormally dry from the moderate drought level. (Maine Drought Monitor as of November 12, 2026) The entire state continues to be under some level of...

Maine · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Meet the 22 people helping Hannah Pingree choose her government

They span business, labor, tribal leaders and a former Republican senator, but their political giving is overwhelmingly Democratic.

Maine · 3d

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Augusta council approves preliminary deal to process Hatch Hill trash in Hampden

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta City Council approved a preliminary agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to change how trash is handled at Hatch Hill, the regional landfill serving the city and seven surrounding communities. Municipal Waste Solutions would process Augusta’s waste at a facility in Hampden. How the...

Augusta, ME · 3d

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Maine Cruise Port to Vote on Cruise Ship Scrubber Ban

Portland, Maine's City Council is looking into a ban on cruise ship "scrubbers" while the vessels are in port. The resolution, which will be considered on Monday, would make the popular New England cruise stop the first port in the state to restrict exhaust gas cleaning systems (better known as scrubbers) on visiting cruise ships.

Portland, ME · 1d

Animal of Things

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Pet Trust Laws in Maine: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Seaq68 / Pixabay Pet trust laws in Maine give you a legally enforceable way to make sure your dog, cat, horse, or other companion is cared for if you die or can no longer look after them. Without a plan, your pet is treated as personal property, and nothing guarantees where they land or who pays for their … This article, Pet Trust Laws in Maine: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Rent Laws in Iowa: What Landlords Can Charge and What Renters Owe • Shock Collar Laws in Vermont: What Dog Owners and Hunters Need to Know • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in Kansas: Who Pays When a Dog Bites

Maine · 1d