They say they would have to shut down if the Trump administration follows through on its move to withhold $12.3 billion nationwide amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.
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How firefighters fought the 3-alarm blaze on Portland’s working waterfront
More than 100 responders quelled the fire on the historic Custom House Wharf that destroyed several businesses, but saw no deaths.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Tremont couple’s deaths were a ‘mutual decision,’ family says
Maine State Police had been investigating the deaths of William and Jyoti Hawley, who were found Dec. 23 on Mount Desert Island, as a murder-suicide.
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What the new USPS postmark rules mean for Maine
Some tax forms and time-sensitive parcels could be considered late — even if mailed by the deadline.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
State Sen. Joe Baldacci on 2nd Congressional District race: ‘Let’s do it!’
The Democratic state senator from Bangor said he intends to make an announcement about his potential campaign for Congress next week.
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Fatal shooting of Hartford man deemed justified
Eric Newell, 52, was fatally shot March 29 after police were called to a home for a report that an 80-year-old man had been assaulted.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
Closing schools, police department upset, animal rescues among top Oxford Hills news in 2025
Here are some of the news and events we reported on in the first half of the year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine native Timothy Simons nominated for Critics Choice Award
The Readfield native was nominated for his role in the Netflix show ‘Nobody Wants This.’ The awards show airs Sunday night.
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Skowhegan’s pollution control superintendent has eye on the future
After years of investing millions to improve the municipal sewer system, the town is looking at the next round of upgrades at its treatment plant.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant sues Kennebec County, alleging privacy breach, stalking
The Falmouth woman, a former county employee, claims the county’s former EMA director downloaded uncensored nude images of her taken during the show and that fellow employees retaliated against her for blowing the whistle.