Maine has no recall process for elected officials, though the Legislature has proposed it a few times in recent years.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills to skip first national governors meeting since Trump confrontation
The governor’s decision also comes as she faces pressure to challenge Republican Susan Collins for her U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins votes with fellow Republicans to consider nomination of ex-Trump lawyer for federal judge
The Maine senator said of Emil Bove, who is being considered for a lifetime appointment, there was cause ‘to conclude he would not serve as an impartial jurist.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
The perfect reading spot? Under a tree at Bates
A Bates Dance Festival intern grabbed the chance to enjoy perfect summer weather on the campus Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Shania Twain donates $25,000 to Maine’s Good Shepherd Food Bank
The country music star made the donation, which can provide 50,000 meals, during a concert in Bangor as part of her summer tour.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Bethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Photos offer sneak peek at ‘Coffee,’ the latest Rob Banish film
Local filmmaker Rob Banish shot his film ‘Coffee’ on June 28-29 in Portland. Photographer Faith Robbins, from Bethel, documented the production using black-and-white photography in a film noir style, echoing the tone of the movie itself. Banish expects to complete editing by the end of the year and plans to submit the film to festivals around the world throughout 2026.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Western Maine Art Group to host REALLY BIG show in August
The monthlong exhibit in Norway is the second collaboration between artists Peter Herley and Colby Martel, the grandson of founder Lajos Matolcsy.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Bethel, Life & Culture, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
What you need to know as Molly Ockett Day returns to Bethel
The Bethel Area Business Association will offer a beer tent and corn hole tournament for adults and a bounce house and touch-a-truck for children.
Posted inMaine, News
Traffic cameras to be installed on Maine highways
Cameras are to be installed along I-295 in Falmouth, Yarmouth and Freeport. Several cameras will also be implemented along I-95 in, and north of, Augusta.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Family of teen charged with killing Union paddleboarder ‘devastated’ by online rumors
Family members of the 17-year-old boy suspected of killing 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart this month spoke publicly for the first time.