Also, a classic favorite that takes place at Christmas is back on the big screen.
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Maine country band 12/OC on the rise to headline Portland show
Brothers Reid and Will Nichols, who form the core of the band, will headline a holiday concert at Cross Insurance Arena and soon announce a major tour.
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See which county jails in Maine have agreements with federal agencies
Several of the state’s county jails have contracts to hold federal detainees, including, under some agreements, those taken into custody by immigration authorities.
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First major snowfall of the season blankets Maine
Tuesday’s storm prompted schools and government offices to close, and delighted some snow lovers with moments of winter wonder.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal government releases nearly $40M in heating assistance for Mainers
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, had been delayed for weeks by the federal government shutdown.
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Live updates: Maine’s first major snow of season closes schools, leads to crashes across state
More than 5 inches had accumulated in much of southern, central and western Maine by Tuesday evening, when the heaviest snow was expected to fall.
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Maine health leaders honor World AIDS Day as Trump administration stays silent
Federal employees were told not to commemorate the day, which comes as Maine faces its largest HIV outbreak to date.
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Maine Turnpike saw record-setting traffic over Thanksgiving weekend
Toll transactions narrowly exceeded the previous record, set in 2019, according to data from the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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Maine men’s hockey returns after weekend off, still in top 10 on ballot
The Black Bears face a key stretch of Hockey East games before the holiday break.
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Winter storm warning issued as Maine braces for first major snowfall of season
Some schools were already announcing delays and cancellations, with snow expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue late into the night. At least 8 inches is in the forecast for some areas.