Democrats look to the more rural, conservative 2nd Congressional District for party leaders ahead of the 2026 election cycle, which includes statewide races for governor and the U.S. Senate.
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Engineer selected for Common Road reconstruction project in Dixfield
Dirigo Engineering of Fairfield won a $246,000 contract and work is expected to start this summer.
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3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond
The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Which taxes would increase under Gov. Mills’ budget proposal?
Some of the proposals would increase taxes on individuals. Others would be used to leverage federal Medicaid funds and would not be felt by Maine taxpayers, according to state officials.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bipartisan tax break for retirees on the chopping block
A tax deduction on pension income won bipartisan support three years ago, but is now at the center of a partisan battle over tax increases in the proposed two year-budget.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn police investigate shots fired
A building on Grove Street was struck by gunfire after shots rang out late Sunday night.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Human remains found in Lewiston bog
Maine State Police say the remains appear to have been in the bog for an extended period of time.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Skills and glory in New Auburn
Hunter Vachon of Auburn practices and celebrates at Anniversary Park.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mining company to sell over 3,000 acres in Penobscot County
The $1.5 million deal by Wolfden Resources does not include Pickett Mountain, which the company has sought to mine for several years.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Kayin Gagne is a young deli manager on the rise in Lewiston
Working: The soft-spoken Hannaford employee is also an aspiring bodybuilder.