Rep. Chellie Pingree was the only member of Maine’s congressional delegation to support Democrats’ demands in the government funding fight.
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Maine crafters to showcase their skills Saturday, Sunday
Potters, glassmakers, other artisans open their studios for the annual Maine Craft Weekend.
Lewiston woman arrested on drug charges
Samantha Ogwudiegwu was charged with 4 counts of aggravated drug trafficking.
Company behind Maine’s community college software program files for bankruptcy
Staff have criticized the rollout of a new student information system from Anthology, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week.
State investigating report that 250 ballots were mailed to a Newburgh woman
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ office said it was aware of ‘serious allegations’ that packages of ballots were mailed to a single voter this week.
Auburn man charged after police chase from Turner to Lewiston
The suspect, Daniel Jackson, is the former owner of Fire Pharms, a cannabis business on Center Street in Auburn.
Fugitive wanted out of Massachusetts arrested in Lewiston, officials say
Dominique Bailey is facing child assault charges, the US Marshals Service said.
Trump administration denies appeal for Farmington Upward Bound funds
The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
Where Taylor Swift fans can celebrate ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ in Maine
Several clubs are holding album-release parties this weekend and a film event tied to the album opens at theaters Friday.
Roopers Beverage sells a second location in Lewiston-Auburn
The Buzz: Lighthouse Discount Beverage now owns two locations locally.