Platner’s latest rally filled a Portland hotel ballroom, with the crowd feeling like he is the Democratic pick for November.
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Record Store Day spins into Portland music stores
Music lovers shopped exclusive records and deals during Saturday’s event.
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The Hungarian election should keep autocrats up at night | Opinion
Stronger-than-expected democratic institutions, enduring economic concerns, public outrage and an indignant young population — these are the factors that carried the day.
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Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?
As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going?
Maine’s 2nd District congressman had said last year he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Subject of Lewiston manhunt Thursday arrested in Auburn
Police arrested 34-year-old Ryan Lizotte on an outstanding warrant charging him with domestic violence.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Janet Mills says she opposes attempts to stop funding Israel’s defenses
Mills said at a campaign stop Friday that she would have issues with any effort to prevent the sale of defensive weapons for Israel’s Iron Dome.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A federal retreat from Maine’s woods
As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.
Posted inCommunity, News
Firefighters battle house fire in Lewiston, prevent it from spreading to other homes
Witnesses reported seeing thick, black smoke rising from 76 Dumont Ave. followed by a series of what sounded like explosions.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures
Dentists say a Medicaid reimbursement rate hike covering general anesthesia for dental procedures will help reduce wait times.