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Lewiston mass shooting seen as key to getting red flag law passed in Maine

by Rachel Ohm and Andrew Rice November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Both supporters and opponents of the new law said they weren’t surprised by the wide margin of victory in a referendum vote Tuesday.

Maine, News, Politics

Jared Golden says he won’t seek reelection in 2026

by Randy Billings and Rachel Ohm November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

The Lewiston Democrat, who is in his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his decision in an op-ed Wednesday, citing the rise of political polarization, violence and threats.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News

Jay advances storm-resilience efforts as state releases new plan

by Rebecca Richard November 5, 2025November 7, 2025

Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere says Jay is already implementing many of the recommended strategies to strengthen infrastructure and prepare for future severe storms.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Proposed absentee ballot restrictions doomed voter ID in Maine

by Randy Billings November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

One Republican lawmaker said including changes to absentee voting ‘gave the opponents the playbook to beat it.’

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man arrested in Tuesday night shooting

by Mark LaFlamme November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

A witness told police that the occupants of the vehicle were pointing a green laser at surrounding buildings.

Advertiser Democrat, Elections, Maine, News

Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law

by Nicole Carter November 5, 2025November 7, 2025

Six of eight Oxford Hills School District towns report that a majority rejected changes to Maine’s absentee voting laws. Oxford and West Paris bucked the trend.

Fact Brief, Maine, News

Did Gov. Janet Mills veto a bill to protect tribal land from the state? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

The governor has at times had a contentious history with the Wabanaki Nations.

Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen

Decorated soldier’s final salute held in quiet Mason Township cemetery

by Rose Lincoln November 5, 2025November 7, 2025

Vietnam veteran Raymond York Sr. was awarded the Purple Heart and four bronze stars for his service. He found solace in the woods and was buried near where he played as a child.