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A new era for Maine’s iconic red snapper hot dogs

by Tim Cebula May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Even as W.A. Bean & Sons tweaks its recipe to comply with a federal ban on artificial dyes, fans love the bright red dogs just the same.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lewiston eyes removing all meters as part of downtown parking overhaul

by Andrew Rice May 20, 2025May 21, 2025

A proposal developed with business owners would remove all 215 coin-operated parking meters in the city and make municipal garages free for the first two hours.

Maine, News, Politics

Lawmakers deadlock on bills prohibiting transgender athletes in girls sports

by Rachel Ohm May 20, 2025May 21, 2025

The Judiciary Committee votes 6-6 on 2 bills that would cut state funding to schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls sports, and narrowly rejects a third bill.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Vigil held for 4-year-old who died of a gunshot wound Saturday

by Mark LaFlamme May 20, 2025May 21, 2025

At the corner of Pierce and Walnut streets, dozens stood with candles in hand to pay respect to Jasper Kyle Smith, who died inside his home early Saturday.

Maine, News

It’s already been the cloudiest May in years, and more clouds are on the way

by Daniel Kool May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Skies over the Portland International Jetport were completely covered by clouds 10 out of the first 20 days this month, according to the National Weather Service.

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Oxford Hills school board votes to close another elementary school

by Nicole Carter May 20, 2025June 9, 2025

Waterford and Harrison students from pre-K to second grade currently enrolled at Waterford Memorial School will attend school in Harrison next year, uniting them with third to sixth graders at Harrison Elementary School.

Maine, Politics

Maine Sen. Collins questions Secretary of State Rubio about cuts to global health programs

by Joe Lawlor May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Marco Rubio testified before 2 Senate committees on Tuesday, while Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was back before a budget subcommittee.