A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.
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ACA premiums to rise an average of nearly 24% in Maine
Some Affordable Care Act enrollees could see premiums jump even higher if Congress doesn’t extend subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025.
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Plane crash reported near Fryeburg, 1 dead
According to early reports, the pilot was killed after crashing near airport.
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Maine Principals’ Association fighting federal subpoena for student records
The Trump administration is seeking information that it says will support claims in its lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education, but the MPA says the request is overly broad and includes confidential information.
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Bethel’s former Gracenote Inn and Spa sold for $1.8M
The transaction was not the most expensive residential sale in Bethel. 287 Tara Way sold for $2.1M on August 14, 2025
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Fewer Canadians traveling Maine Turnpike this summer
The average daily volume of Canadian motorists paying cash at tollbooths from May through August fell 43%, from 2,377 in 2024 to 1,339 this year.
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Dempsey Center moving to nearby cancer center in Lewiston
Though it will operate out of the same building as Central Maine Healthcare’s Cancer Care Center, it will remain independent of the center, continuing to provide services to anyone, authorities say.
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Lewiston man shot 7 times, hospital put in brief lockdown, police say
Abdiraham Duale, 24, was taken to St. Mary’s hospital in Lewiston Wednesday night by a personal vehicle.
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Former Victor News building in Lewiston eyed for housing
A proposal would redevelop the Park Street building into 12 studio apartments.
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Mystery Photo for Sept. 7, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift