One Republican lawmaker said including changes to absentee voting ‘gave the opponents the playbook to beat it.’
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Lewiston man arrested in Tuesday night shooting
A witness told police that the occupants of the vehicle were pointing a green laser at surrounding buildings.
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Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law
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.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Gov. Janet Mills veto a bill to protect tribal land from the state? | Fact brief
The governor has at times had a contentious history with the Wabanaki Nations.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Decorated soldier’s final salute held in quiet Mason Township cemetery
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Lisbon voters elect 4 new councilors
Three of the new councilors ran together on a platform to change city governance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine reshuffles money to pay for heating aid held up by federal shutdown
MaineHousing is temporarily moving $2.2 million from other programs to help some residents pay for heating costs.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls voters reject majority of ballot questions
3 of 5 local proposals before voters were rejected Tuesday, including rejecting the repeal of the town’s special amusement and mobile food vendor ordinances.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
South Berwick lawmaker will challenge Chellie Pingree in 2026 Democratic primary
State Rep. Tiffany Roberts announced plans Wednesday to challenge Pingree, who has not faced a primary challenger in her nearly 20 years representing Maine’s deep blue 1st District.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
Could you make it as a Shaker? What life at the Maine village is really like | Column
Living on a scenic farm in New Gloucester might sound idyllic, but there are other considerations to take into account.