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Lewiston driver and passenger injured in Avon crash

by Donna M. Perry April 8, 2024April 9, 2024

The pickup truck driven by Carey Craig, 46, of Lewiston went off state Route 4, struck a utility pole and down a river embankment.

Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills has ‘significant concerns’ with Democrats’ budget changes

by Randy Billings April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Democrats used their majority to advance a state budget proposal – one that unravels a bipartisan effort to stabilize highway projects by moving away from fuel taxes and tapping a revenue stream from electric vehicles.

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Watch: From near and far, more than 10,000 people flock to Jackman to take in total solar eclipse

by Jake Freudberg April 8, 2024September 29, 2025

Officials said Monday the crowd was likely the biggest they had seen in the northern Maine town, which by midmorning was packed with visitors ahead of the afternoon eclipse.

Maine, News

Video: Eclipse watchers settle into Rangeley to ‘witness celestial mechanics in motion’

by Steve Collins April 8, 2024September 29, 2025

There were many woos and aaaahhhhs as people took off special glasses that let them look at the sun and stared with naked eyes at the astonishing sight of the moon replacing the sun.

Maine, News, Outdoors

Hooking a Maine fish is one thing, but is it safe to eat?

by Penelope Overton April 8, 2024April 7, 2024

Maine has issued warnings not to eat fish in some waterways because of contamination from ‘forever chemicals,’ but most lakes, ponds and streams remain untested.

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View the list of Maine’s PFAS advisories for freshwater fish consumption

by Penelope Overton April 8, 2024April 7, 2024

The state has tested 1,800 fish culled from 112 locations since it first began testing for perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Julia Gagnon brings ‘powerhouse vocals’ to first night of public voting on ‘American Idol’

by Hannah LaClaire April 7, 2024April 8, 2024

Gagnon, a 21-year-old college student from Cumberland, took to the ‘Idol’ stage at Aulani Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii to perform Adele’s ‘Rumour Has It.’