Republican and Democratic primaries for governor, as well as the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, are being watched across the country as bellwethers for national political trends.
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Posted inMaine, News
Preliminary report details events leading to plane crash that killed Maine Warden Service pilot
The Cessna A185F flown by Joshua Tibbetts crashed during a fish stocking operation in Franklin County on May 12.
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Half dozen snared in Lewiston prostitution sting
The suspects, ranging in age from 30 to 75 years old, were charged with engaging a prostitute, a misdemeanor.
Posted inCommunity, Elections
Auburn legislators seek signatures for citywide Flock camera ban
Rep. Quentin Chapman was at Auburn Hall gathering signatures for a petition that would allow residents to vote on a referendum to block Flock license plate readers citywide.
Posted inMaine, National Sports, News, Sports
Will World Cup fever drive dollars to Maine?
Area business leaders are hopeful but unsure whether soccer fans will pair attending matches in Massachusetts with a visit to the Pine Tree State.
Posted inNews, The Bethel Citizen
Albany’s youngest clerk brings smiles at poll station
Burnie Meza, 14 months, holds a ballot at Albany Town House while his grandmother, Shelley Douglass, works as an Albany town clerk registering voters.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine home sales picking up but still lagging behind last year’s pace
More houses sold in May than any other month in 2026, but the year-to-date total is about 3% fewer than in 2025.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Carrabassett Valley man charged in girlfriend’s shooting death pleads not guilty
Police say Austin J. Doucette shot Makayla DeSantis twice in the chest in March. Doucette told police it was accidental.
Posted inCommunity, News, Rumford Falls Times, Things to Do
Volunteers fill planters for Beautify Rumford
Flower pots were planted by volunteers, the organizer said, and placed around town by public works crews.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
Scenes from Maine’s primary election as voters hit the polls | Photos
A collection of photos as Mainers cast votes Tuesday in primary and municipal elections.