The Newport native is just the fourth freshman to win the award in its 64-year history.
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Posted inPolitics
Maine joins lawsuit against Trump’s election security order
Attorney General Aaron Frey is one of 19 attorneys general to argue that the president does not have constitutional authority to dictate election rules to the states.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Religion & Values
Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Third co-defendant in Franklin County drug case pleads not guilty
Oscarlin Peguero Ortiz, 25, of Bronx, New York, pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base and aiding and abetting.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine senators split on vote to confirm Dr. Oz to lead Medicare, Medicaid
The Senate confirmed TV personality Mehmet Oz to lead the office that oversees health insurance programs for roughly half the country.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Laurel Libby seeks immediate restoration of her voting rights in House
The censured Republican lawmaker from Auburn is asking a judge to let her vote on legislation while her lawsuit over the discipline proceeds.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley voters to address police department overdraft Tuesday
A special town meeting will be held Tuesday, April 8, to address an anticipated $95,000 police department overdraft.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Selectmen: Officers elected, outgoing members thanked
Chair Joshua Bell and Byron Staples did not seek re-election this year with Scott Landry and Randall “Randy” Gauvin elected to fill those seats for the next three years.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Temple voters approve budget, make changes to articles at town meeting
An article was changed to give selectmen authority to accept or reject funds earmarked for specific purposes.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore board OKs moratorium on large-scale solar, wind projects
The Livermore Select Board has enacted a moratorium on large-scale solar and commercial wind energy projects to allow time for local regulations to be developed.