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Local dancers plié their way into the holidays

by Russ Dillingham December 1, 2025December 2, 2025

‘A Christmas Nutcracker’ cast rehearsed at The Dance Center on Saturday in Auburn. Photos and video by Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer

Health, Maine, News

Maine health leaders honor World AIDS Day as Trump administration stays silent

by Hannah Kaufman December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Federal employees were told not to commemorate the day, which comes as Maine faces its largest HIV outbreak to date.

Business, Maine, News

Maine Turnpike saw record-setting traffic over Thanksgiving weekend

by Daniel Kool December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Toll transactions narrowly exceeded the previous record, set in 2019, according to data from the Maine Turnpike Authority.

Maine, News, Politics

Investigation into Maine ballots found in Amazon package is ongoing

by Rachel Ohm December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

It’s been 2 months since a Penobscot County woman reported finding 250 blank Maine ballots in a package. State officials said they must be ‘slow and meticulous’ with their investigation.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Lewiston schedules special election for State House seat

by Joe Charpentier December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Voters in House District 94 will choose a new representative Feb. 24 following the resignation of former Rep. Kristen Cloutier.

Maine, News

Lewiston considers adding city community health manager

by Andrew Rice December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Councilor Tim Gallant, who brought the proposal forward, said a local expert could advise officials on potentially thorny issues, like a recent monthslong debate over needle exchanges.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

How will Maine’s next governor work with Trump?

by Rachel Ohm December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

The candidates’ positions on the president and his agenda will play a role in their campaigns, and foreshadow what the next administration in Maine will look like.