Maine’s Republican senator said Monday that she has asked the Office of Management and Budget not to pursue mass layoffs of federal workers, something the White House has threatened.
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Longtime Lewiston law firm purchases 491 Lisbon St. as new base
The Buzz: Skelton Taintor & Abbott says its roots date back to 1853.
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As FBI gets involved, Bellows suggests ‘bad actors’ behind mailing 250 blank ballots to Newburgh woman
The secretary of state defends absentee voting in Maine and discloses that the ballots sent to the Penobscot County woman last week were seemingly intended for Ellsworth.
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Pickleball Rangeley ‘a dream come true’ for founder
An open house at a new indoor pickleball facility will be held Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2268 Main St.
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Maine’s Bigfoot Festival comes Oct. 18-19 to Eustis
Expert speakers, a Bigfoot calling contest and a quick draw camera game highlight the two-day event.
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Did Maine’s rainy day fund reach its legal maximum in fiscal 2025? | Fact brief
The fund is primarily used to cover revenue shortfalls during economic downturns.
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Auburn man driving stolen SUV dies in Turner crash, police say
Robert Brown Jr. was found dead the morning after crashing an SUV just off East Hebron Road.
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Matthew Dunlap says he will challenge Jared Golden in Democratic primary
Dunlap, the state auditor and former secretary of state from Old Town, launched his campaign Monday for Maine’s 2nd District seat in the House, giving Golden his first primary challenger since he was elected in 2018.
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Lewiston Live Festival fills the street
The first ever busking festival sponsored by the city shuts down Lisbon Street Saturday.
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Police identify passenger killed in Topsham crash
Police are still looking for people who witnessed the head-on collision near the Merrymeeting Bridge on Saturday night.