Thousand flock to Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Torchlights, fireworks wrap vacation week at Saddleback
‘February Festival’ drew crowds to Saddleback Mountain with live music, fireworks and a torchlight parade.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Live updates: Central, western Maine see cancellations as blizzard rolls in
Coastal Maine is expected to get up to 8 inches of snow, 50 mph winds and areas of flooding from high seas, while the impact is forecast to be milder for inland areas, forecasters say.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Immigration agents wouldn’t tell her their names. What are the rules in Maine?
As a debate plays out nationally, The Monitor found local law enforcement identification practices are largely guided by custom and individual department policies, not legal requirements.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Susan Collins called the cops because of sidewalk chalk. The woman behind it is running for US Senate.
Bangor resident Andrea LaFlamme is publicly identifying herself as the sidewalk chalker, as she mounts a longshot campaign for U.S. Senate.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Rangeley Highlander
High Peaks Alliance expands outreach, events and conservation efforts
The High Peaks Alliance announced upcoming community events, grant funding and ongoing conservation work across western Maine, highlighting opportunities for public involvement and land protection.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
In Maine legislative races, recruiting the right candidate is everything
With less than a month left to qualify for a primary ballot, Republicans and Democrats are still recruiting people to run for 186 seats in the Maine Legislature.
Posted inLocal & State, News
How would Maine’s proposed climate superfund work?
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the world’s largest oil and gas companies to pay for the recovery costs of climate-related disasters.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Monday storm to bring blizzard, flood conditions to Maine
Travel on Monday along the coast should be for ’emergencies only,’ according to forecasters.
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Jack Hughes scores in OT as US men’s hockey wins Olympic gold
The Americans defeat Canada to capture gold for the first time since 1980.