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Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor 36 minutes agoApril 18, 2026

As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going?

by Billy Kobin 7 hours agoApril 17, 2026

Maine’s 2nd District congressman had said last year he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.

Community, Maine Crime, News

Subject of Lewiston manhunt Thursday arrested in Auburn

by Mark LaFlamme 15 hours agoApril 17, 2026

Police arrested 34-year-old Ryan Lizotte on an outstanding warrant charging him with domestic violence.

Elections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Janet Mills says she opposes attempts to stop funding Israel’s defenses

by Randy Billings 18 hours agoApril 17, 2026

Mills said at a campaign stop Friday that she would have issues with any effort to prevent the sale of defensive weapons for Israel’s Iron Dome.

Business, Maine, News

A federal retreat from Maine’s woods

by Penelope Overton 18 hours agoApril 17, 2026

As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.

Community, News

Firefighters battle house fire in Lewiston, prevent it from spreading to other homes

by Mark LaFlamme 19 hours agoApril 17, 2026

Witnesses reported seeing thick, black smoke rising from 76 Dumont Ave. followed by a series of what sounded like explosions.

Health, Maine, News

Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures

by Joe Lawlor 19 hours agoApril 17, 2026

Dentists say a Medicaid reimbursement rate hike covering general anesthesia for dental procedures will help reduce wait times.

Advertiser Democrat, Community, Maine Crime, News

Local man charged in bomb threat incident at Otisfield Community School

by Donna M. Perry 22 hours agoApril 17, 2026

Lucas Johnson, 43, is prohibited from going on Maine School Administrative 17 property and is forbidden from contacting staff, teachers and administrators at the Otisfield school.