After months of speculation, the Bangor Democrat announces his run for the closely contested and highly watched seat.
Sophie Burchell
Staff Writer
Sophie is a community reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth and previously reported for the Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean.
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NYC mayor and Ms. Rachel team up — and share a Maine connection
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the YouTube superstar sang with preschoolers Friday as part of the announcement of universal child care for 2-year-olds in New York City.
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Graham Platner and wife announce trip to Norway for affordable IVF treatments
‘Not to get political, but it’s a real indication of how flawed our health care system is,’ said Platner.
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Venezuelans in Maine react to US strike on home country
The news of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture prompted hope, fear and significant uncertainty about their country’s future.
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Wintry mix to fall Monday morning across Maine
Freezing rain could make roads icy during the morning commute.
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For these Maine churches, the story of Christmas and immigrants’ reality tell a similar tale
As congregations count down the days of Advent, the story of Christ’s birth and Joseph and Mary’s flight to another country for safety has prompted church leaders to draw some parallels this year.
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Multiple structure fires ignite over several days, four in Lewiston
Two of the fires were caused by wood stoves, with another the result of an unattended candle.
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Sunday brings snowfall to southern Maine, cold Monday to follow
Following several more inches of snow, windchill on Monday morning will make temperatures feel like below zero across the state.
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Snow showers and more cold coming for Maine this week
Several inches of snow may fall in multiple events, and temperatures will drop to the single digits.
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Winter storm watch issued for Tuesday snow in Maine
As of Sunday, between 6-10 inches of snowfall are forecasted for the Portland area.