While many Maine Democrats have been forceful in opposing the plan the independent senator helped negotiate, his son, Angus King III, a 2026 candidate for governor, issued a milder statement saying he has ‘had enough’ of the shutdown.
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Bill to end shutdown would sweep popular THC drinks from Maine shelves
Federal lawmakers are attempting to close the so-called ‘hemp loophole’ that allows some THC-infused products to be sold at convenience stores and restaurants.
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Southern Maine’s first snowfall of the season arrives — barely
A light sprinkling arrived in Greater Portland on Veterans Day, though it didn’t stick, while a stronger snow shower near Lewiston briefly prompted a reduced speed limit on the Maine Turnpike.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Groundhogs digging holes around Lisbon athletic fields becoming safety issue
‘One night (staff) filled all the holes with dirt right before a game and the next morning they were all dug out with vengeance,’ Superintendent Richard Green said.
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Gov. Mills visits Lewiston to honor Maine veterans
‘We’ve given our share in the state of Maine,’ Mills said.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Veteran challenges the public to ask veterans for their stories
Army veteran Seth McPherson said Veterans Day is ‘a reminder to citizens that veterans walk among you everyday, as teachers, neighbors, co-workers and mentors, carrying the weight of pride and service.’
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Peru school honors heroes at Veterans Day breakfast
50 area veterans attended a breakfast and assembly at Dirigo Elementary School, where students honored their military service.
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Bears in Lewiston, whodunits in Monmouth | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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Lewiston food pantry at risk of losing Good Shepherd support
Kaydenz Kitchen says it has been given until the end of the month to relocate or reopen its food pantry or it will lose critical funding from Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
What Democratic wins last week tell us about Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Progressives and moderates both have cases to make as they battle for the party’s identity.