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In case you missed it: The stories that moved us in 2025
Setting aside the impossible task of determining which stories are the most important, we look instead at the emotions they invoke.
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Mainer Jessica Meir will lead mission to the International Space Station
The astronaut, who grew up in Caribou, spent 205 days in space during her first spaceflight.
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Maine’s PFAS ban expands to consumer items on Jan. 1
Under the updated law, many common household items like cookware, cosmetics and children’s toys must be free of harmful forever chemicals.
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Winter storm brings ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ to Maine on Monday
The storm brought icy rain and sleet throughout Maine, resulting in lowered speed limits, closures and car crashes across the state.
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Maine receives $190 million from federal rural health fund
The funding would partially offset Medicaid cutbacks slated to begin in 2027.
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Who gets a raise when Maine’s minimum wages go up Jan. 1?
Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.
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Auburn to ring in new year with singalongs and fireworks
The 7th annual New Year’s Auburn celebration Wednesday will be headlined by Toby McAllister and the Sierra Sounds.