Maine has the 12th highest rate of long-term nursing home residents on antipsychotics, which carry health risks.
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Building trails with stronger storms in mind
The state saw more than 100 applicants for the first round of the Maine Trails Program, and awarded funds to 44 projects that will help communities better prepare trails for storms, protect against erosion, increase accessibility and more.
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At Bates College on MLK Day, keynote urges ‘courageous’ action
Myisha Cherry’s address, ‘What Do We Do With All This Fear?,’ kicked off a day of lectures and events on the Lewiston campus.
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Lewiston library roars with delight at dinosaur workshop
Kids played with replica teeth and bones, and more, at Saturday’s Mad Science program at the Lewiston Public Library. Staff photos by Russ Dillingham
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Do ICE agents need a signed judicial warrant to enter private property? | Fact brief
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement commonly uses administrative warrants issued by the Department of Homeland Security, which are different.
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5 Maine events this week include a Beatles tribute, dazzling dance
Plus, you can catch dueling pianos in Lewiston on Saturday.
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Weekend snow spell in southern Maine causes crashes, parking bans and reduced speeds
Two waves of snow – one on Saturday and another Sunday into Monday – brought at least 3 inches of snow to much of southern Maine this weekend.
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Five fun things to do while you’re in Waldoboro
The booking agent at the historic Waldo Theatre shares some of her favorite places in the Midcoast town.
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Maine’s red flag law goes live in February. What will that look like?
Two years after the Lewiston mass shootings, voters approved a red flag law. Supporters say it’s a critical tool for preventing violence.
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Mystery Photo for Jan. 18, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.