Their support will help the 76-year-old charity supply gifts and books to thousands of Maine children this holiday season.
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Maine Capitol Police being absorbed into state police
The transition will happen over several years and comes after the former Capitol Police chief was accused of a drunken assault and resigned.
House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers
The legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden of Maine passed on a 231-195 vote after reaching the floor on a bipartisan maneuver that bypassed GOP leadership.
Collins, King vote for Democrat-led health care subsidies extension
Collins voted to advance both a Democratic proposal to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and a Republican alternative, while King voted only in favor of the Democratic plan.
Lewiston mill eyed for $300M AI data center
The project would redevelop a portion of Bates Mill No. 3, which formerly housed offices for TD Bank.
Why Angus King and Susan Collins of Maine voted to rebuke Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
King is pushing a resolution to reverse policies by Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary.
Lewiston City Council to revisit investigation into residency of councilor-elect
The council will vote on a request to review Councilor-elect Iman Osman’s qualifications for holding the Ward 5 seat.
Lisbon Falls, Portland, Westbrook among Subway locations closed by state
Maine labor officials are reaching out to workers after Revenue Services shuttered multiple restaurants.
These Mainers’ Christmas traditions aren’t exactly traditional
Doughnuts for dinner in Springvale, prank calls in Alna or leaving a gingerbread house in a cemetery in Bridgton are among the ways some families celebrate the holiday.
4 crashes involving 12 vehicles snarl Auburn traffic during morning commute
The crashes occurred Thursday on and around Veterans Memorial Bridge.