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Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Trump reluctantly praises Susan Collins in Fox News interview
The president initially lumped Maine’s senior senator into a group of Republicans he’s ‘not at all fans of,’ before calling her ‘a good person.’
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Elections, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
2 Republican challengers face Wainwright in Oxford County sheriff’s primary
Voters will decide among 3 Republican candidates at the June 9 primary election. The winner will face the lone Democratic candidate on Nov. 3.
Posted inGuides, Maine
Ukrainian pysanka tradition thrives at Bates College in Lewiston
Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures the art of pysanka egg decorating.
Posted inGuides, Maine, News, Things to Do
Hop into Big Night, Maine’s evening of amphibian migration
On a few nights each spring, Mainers help frogs and salamanders cross roads, witnessing the natural pilgrimage in their backyards.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers
Just over 2 months from the Democratic primary, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah fielded questions on everything from housing reform and health care to addiction and systemic racism.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Capitol Police merger advances despite Republican pushback
Republican lawmakers and Capitol Police union criticize merger bill over pay gaps and inefficiencies.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pooh Corner Farm family keeps business growing into Bethel
The next generation at the Mason Township garden nursery is moving the flower and gift shop to Bethel Village.
Posted inColumns, Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News
Lewiston ladies foil porch thief’s grab for prescription cat food ∣ Column
There’s a new crime-fighting duo in town and at least one would-be porch pirate has been sent packing because of it, Mark Laflamme writes.