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Holden municipal workers hand out candy to elementary school students

HOLDEN -- Elementary students wore their Halloween costumes to school today, and got candy from local municipal officials. The Holden Police, Fire Department, Public Works, and City Manager gave out candy to over 100 students who walked over from their school before heading home on Friday. Holden's municipal services have...

Holden, ME · 10d

Maine Morning Star

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Portland, Bangor, Augusta courts to stay open late Tuesday in case of emergency election filings

Maine courthouses in Portland, Bangor and Augusta will stay open until 9 p.m. Tuesday to accept emergency filings related to the election, according to a release from the Maine Judicial Branch. The announcement comes as several Maine cities expect federal election monitors at the polls and numerous lawsuits in federal court across the country continue […]

Augusta, ME · 11d

102.9 WBLM

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Shannon Moss Leaving Maine Department of Public Safety

She has been in the role for over five years

Maine · 12d

WGME

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'Egg on their face': Maine GOP blames Democratic leadership after healthcare fraud arrests

PORTLAND (WGME) — Maine Republican leaders are responding to what federal prosecutors are calling a major breakthrough in a healthcare fraud investigation. On Tuesday, federal investigators arrested six people from Community Home Health Care who they believe ripped off taxpayers for more than $600,000 after the personal care provider was reimbursed for services that were allegedly never actually provided.

Maine · 11d

Light Reading

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The Buildout: Fidium Fiber rolls through Maine and New Hampshire

The Buildout is a column from Light Reading tracking broadband network deployments. This week we're tracking new construction and service launches reaching over 103,000 locations across the US. Send us your news at [email protected]. Keep up with every installment of The Buildout here and sign up for the Light Reading Broadband newsletter here to get The Buildout in your inbox every Friday.

New Hampshire · 11d

Maine Morning Star

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Unenrolled candidates are on the rise in Maine. So are questions about their party ties.

When Maine Rep. Sharon Frost was knocking doors as part of her re-election campaign, she said she frequently heard voters say, “‘I’ll vote for you because you’re independent, I’m sick of both parties.’” Frost is the only incumbent independent running for Maine Legislature, but across the state, there are 25 more unenrolled candidates — 19 […]

Maine · 11d

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‘‘Your vote really does matter’’: Maine’s top election official urges voters to participate

As Maine prepares for the Nov. 3 General Election, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has a message for eligible voters who are uncertain about the process, worried about intimidation, or wondering whether their ballots can make a difference: They have a right to participate, and their votes matter. “Sometimes I...

Maine · 11d

Bangor Daily News

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10-bed detox program in Bangor is closing

The closure will cut the number of detox beds in the region in half, further straining a network of addiction recovery services.

Bangor, ME · 10d

Bangor Daily News

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Troy Jackson’s logger brand rests on a woods career that ended years ago

The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate logged on and off in a hard-hit industry for years. Since 2012, his work has turned to unions and organizing.

Maine · 13d

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Bangor woman raises safety concerns over trash, needles near apartment

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Laurie Savageau has lived in her Hancock Street apartment for nearly a decade and a half and says trash and safety concerns around the complex have gotten worse in recent years and months. “As I was driving to work last winter, you can look down when...

Bangor, ME · 12d

Bangor Daily News

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A long-dry Maine town will vote whether to allow its 1st pub at its only store

Penobscot is one of the last incorporated towns in Hancock County with alcohol restrictions.

Penobscot, ME · 13d

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Midcoast mothers, family physicians fight MaineHealth’s birthing unit closure

Leah Hurwitz was talking with a woman she’d just met at a sauna in Lincoln County when the conversation turned to Hurwitz’s daughter. “Oh my god, your daughter’s Veda?” the woman asked. She had been the respiratory specialist on duty at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital the night Veda was born.

Maine · 12d

Maine Morning Star

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Maine students back Pingree for governor, Jackson for US Senate in mock election

Maine students, if able to vote, would send Democrat Hannah Pingree to the Blaine House, and would elect Troy Jackson, Chellie Pingree and Paul LePage to Congress, according to results from the mock election organized by the Secretary of State’s Office. More than 12,000 students cast ballots Tuesday for governor, U.S senator and members of […]

Maine · 13d

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Maine's Halloween weather: From snowstorms to 80-degree highs

From snowstorms to a record 80-degree day, Maine’s Halloween weather history has had plenty of tricks. October often brings big temperature swings, heavy rain, strong winds and, sometimes, snow. That can make Halloween weather tricky in Maine, where many activities take place outdoors. This October has been mild and...

Maine · 11d

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Maine ranks among top states to find a job, report says

Maine may be known as Vacationland, but it’s also one of the best states in the country to find a job, a report from WalletHub shows. In its 2026 ranking of the best and worst states for jobs, the personal finance website placed Maine at No. 7, between Washington at No. 6 and Texas at No. 8.

Maine · 11d

Country Herald

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Maine Halloween: Portland-Bangor Safety Tips for Saturday, Oct. 31

From Portland to Bangor, these 10 safety precautions can help families enjoy a safer Halloween night.

Maine · 12d

Bangor Daily News

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At the heart of a debate over a new jail in Penobscot County is a question of who should be incarcerated

County officials believe a new, bigger jail is necessary to meet prisoners’ needs, while others said the region should focus on preventing incarceration instead.

Penobscot County, ME · 13d

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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 · 13d