The 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate, convicted in 2023 of possessing thousands of sexually explicit images of children, was initially accused of breaking the terms of his probation last fall.
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Two Maine dogs go up against each other in this year’s Puppy Bowl
The playful competition airs during the afternoon of Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 8.
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Franklin County may seek appointed treasurer to safeguard finances
As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.
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For some Maine bartenders, sobriety on the job is a growing trend
Hospitality workers who don’t drink say it’s getting easier to avoid temptation even though alcohol is all around them.
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Bill would fund western Maine college-prep program cut by Trump
Federal funding for the University of Maine at Farmington’s River Valley Upward Bound program was revoked last year.
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Optimist Clubs offering $2,500 scholarship | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club, the Tri-Town Optimist Club, and the Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club are each sponsoring an essay contest on the topic “How my Acts of Service Help Me Understand what my Community Means to Me. ” Each club winner will win $100 and advance to the district contest, where the […]
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Maine enacted a law on ticket resale to protect consumers. How does it work?
The law prohibits selling speculative tickets, using bots and charging exorbitant fees for resale services.
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Maine adopts tougher limits on PFAS in drinking water
The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.
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Auburn planning director leaves for state position
David Hediger worked in code enforcement in Lewiston for 25 years before moving across the river in 2025.
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Federal government expands disaster relief for Maine businesses hurt by drought
Entities in York County can now apply for low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration, while eligibility has been extended backward for businesses in 11 other counties.