The disappearance of Stefanie Damron last September in Aroostook County has left her family despondent: ‘We haven’t had a chance to heal.’
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What do ever-hotter summers mean for Maine’s economy?
As the state charts increasingly warm and longer summers, businesses across all industries are planning for more weather extremes.
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Dempsey Challenge kicks off, bringing hundreds to Lewiston
As of Saturday, the Dempsey Center had raised much of the $1.9 million fundraising goal.
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Coast Guard seeks public feedback on changes to navigational buoys in Maine waters
The agency is looking at making changes to buoy placements throughout New England as part of a plan to modernize its system.
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Trump signs $100K fee on H-1B visas, potentially affecting Maine tech workers
While certain to face legal challenges, the move could impact hundreds of skilled workers in the state.
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Maine public water supply complies with law, but is it safe?
A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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Unity’s Common Ground Fair opened Friday
The fair, operated by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, runs through Sunday.
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Maine’s border towns feel decline in Canadian visitors: ‘Half our community is gone’
Border crossings were down nearly 30% in August compared to last year. In spots like Calais and Houlton, the difference is palpable.
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Gardiner students prepare for homecoming event
Members of the girls soccer team decorate a float with black and orange crepe paper streamers.
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Susan Collins blasts Democrats for ‘poison pills’ that may cause a shutdown
Rep. Jared Golden was the only House Democrat to support a continuing resolution drafted by Republicans to fund the federal government for another month to allow annual spending bills to be finalized.