Darth Vader and Yoda highlight the 18 balloons expected to rise over the Twin Cities beginning Friday morning at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
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Wilton fire chief says calls are up, along with staffing needs
Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham detailed rising calls, staff shortages, and equipment upgrades in his quarterly report.
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Feds may let Maine lobstermen fish in restricted area — if they use ropeless gear
Lobstermen have long wanted access to those waters, but many say having to use new technology to protect endangered right whales isn’t worth it.
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5 don’t-miss exhibits as Maine’s busy fair season ramps up
Historic villages, a ‘Charlotte’s Web’ recreation, and a real rodeo are just some of the many highlights at the state’s agricultural fairs this year.
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Save the date for these 16 upcoming Maine fairs
Maine’s agricultural fairs are an annual attraction for thousands looking for fun, food, entertainment and education.
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Lewiston police chief to step down in September
David St. Pierre’s tenure as Lewiston police chief included the mass shooting in October 2023 and continued concerns over violence in the city.
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Seeing more bats in Maine? Here’s why.
Bats, ecologically and economically important, suffered through the 2010s. But experts are cautiously optimistic about the future.
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Republican candidate for governor criticized over attacks on South Portland lawmaker
Bobby Charles has made a series of social media posts and videos targeting Rep. Deqa Dhalac, whom he has called a ‘radical Somalia-first’ lawmaker.
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Auburn-Lewiston Airport fuel sales point to financial improvement
The sales were a mixed bag, but the key gauge for airport financial health and traffic is trending mostly positive.
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Maine joins effort to crack down on illegal robocalls
The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is sending warning letters to 37 companies that officials say are responsible for a significant volume of fraudulent robocalls targeting people in Maine and nationwide.