Derek Levasseur ran in 2019 as a Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, but dropped out before the primary election.
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Jay schools strengthen substance use prevention efforts with new funding
Program coordinator Jayde Couture told the Jay Select Board that a new 5-year federal grant is helping RSU 73 students combat substance use and mental health stigma through education, outreach and community engagement.
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Maine applies for federal rural health funding to partially offset billions in Medicaid cuts
The state could receive more than $500 million over five years but is expected to lose $5 billion in Medicaid cuts included in the Republican budget bill that passed this summer.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Girls missing from Topsham elementary school found safe
The second-grade students went missing for about 3 hours Thursday after leaving Woodside Elementary School on foot, according to Sagadahoc County emergency officials.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland jetport warns of flight cancellations after FAA cuts air traffic at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic by 10% at 40 ‘high-volume’ airports across the country, including Boston’s Logan, potentially impacting thousands of flights.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Mystery Photo for Nov. 9, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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‘Catastrophic’ Rangeley water main break repaired, but users asked to limit usage for now
Repairs were completed Thursday afternoon but water customers were urged to continue conserving water for the next few days.
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Augusta food drive volunteers strive to fill need
Local radio stations have hosted the annual Camp Out Hunger Food Drive for seven years.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man taken into custody after canal standoff
As police gave chase, the man jumped over a fence next to the canal near the hydroelectric project, police said.
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Attorneys for alleged head of Farmington pot operation take aim at prosecutor’s motion, witness
Attorneys for Lucas Sirois say he did not violate his bail conditions when he picked up firearms from a residence last week.