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Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes

The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.

Thursday’s vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.

The $16.58 million budget would an increase of 4.65% , with rising school, county and fixed assessment costs driving much of it.

by Heather Hollingsworth Associated Press May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

The platform used by Bowdoin College and others for managing grades and assignments went down Thursday while many students were studying for finals.

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 1-7, 2026.

The 56-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack at the town hall Tuesday, Maine State Police said.

The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.

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Isabelle Oss, Madeleine Kaptein and Krissy Waite join the nonprofit news organization this month.

There are a variety of financing options when considering whether to build.

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Costs, timeline and requirements vary project to project.