DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clover Health Care at 440 Minot Ave. in Auburn will host program featuring a thoughtful and compassionate conversation about the changing needs of seniors. Titled, “How Do You Know? Is It Time to Start the Conversation?” it will be presented Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 2-3 p.m. From how the right support can […]
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Auburn’s New Year’s Eve bash a hit, as always
Some danced. Others mingled. Many crowded around tables to taste some of the beer and food offered up at the increasingly popular New Year’s Auburn bash.
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Homeland Security auditing Lewiston businesses
Federal agents visited at least two Lewiston addresses Tuesday as part of an audit effort.
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After a difficult year, Mainers share their hopes for America in 2026
On a chilly New Year’s Eve walk through Freeport, a group of residents came together to reflect.
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Investigation continues into death of Milford toddler
The medical examiner’s office is waiting for test results to determine the cause of death of Eleanora McLaughlin.
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‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant sues Kennebec County, alleging privacy breach, stalking
The Falmouth woman, a former county employee, claims the county’s former EMA director downloaded uncensored nude images of her taken during the show and that fellow employees retaliated against her for blowing the whistle.
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Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
The U.S. CDC reported high or very high levels of the variant in over half the states Tuesday.
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Loon rescued on Smithfield pond dies a week later
The loon rescued Dec. 7 was emaciated, had a lung infection and the start of frostbite, according to Avian Haven’s executive director, who offers tips for how to help keep wild animals safe.
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Lewiston voices share hopes for 2026
A mix of residents and visitors share what they’re looking forward to in the coming year, from compassion to recovery to careers.
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How the University of Maine is planning its future while dealing with an $18M budget deficit
The state’s flagship university is undergoing a major strategic planning process intended to respond to today’s challenges in higher ed, from revenue struggles to academic shifts.