The tribe has not previously made substantial cash payments to its members.
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Maine urges federal judge to dismiss DOJ’s lawsuit seeking voter registration data
The Department of Justice sued the state last year for voter registration lists, arguing it was necessary to ensure Maine is complying with federal law.
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Maine heating oil prices up to highest point in years
The head of Maine’s Department of Energy Resources called the recent spike ‘historic’ as average costs exceed $5 per gallon.
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Lewiston pedestrian struck by train
An man was struck by a train Thursday morning near the intersection of Whipple and Cottage streets in Lewiston, police said.
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‘Whit’s End’ at Lewiston theater a ‘fast-paced, laugh-a-minute romp’ ∣ Review
The play continues Thursday-Sunday at the Public Theatre.
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Comedian John Mulaney to play Bangor in November
The SNL alum will also perform in Hampton and Gilford, New Hampshire, on his 2026 tour.
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Satellite internet fills gaps as Maine expands broadband access
Maine’s Working Internet ASAP program is using satellite service to connect rural homes while long-term fiber expansion continues.
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Aldi opening in Portland met with rush of superfans
The German supermarket chain’s latest location is a former Big Lots store on Brighton Avenue.
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Maine Democratic primary voters prefer Platner by 2-to-1 margin over Mills, new poll finds
The Emerson College poll found both Mills and Platner leading Republican Susan Collins in a hypothetical general election matchup.
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From a Kenyan refugee camp to Lewiston: ‘This is our home’
From refugee to county government, Shukri Abdirahman reflects on how Lewiston as a community learned to grow together.