Maine’s agricultural fairs are an annual attraction for thousands looking for fun, food, entertainment and education.
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Opioid settlements fund Maine’s only women’s residential treatment center between Portland and Bangor
The family of a former figure skater who died of a drug overdose is opening a facility in the Knox County town of Washington as Maine moves to bolster addiction treatment in rural communities.
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Could a new appeal prompt Maine’s supreme court to reconsider its decision on decades-old child sex abuse cases?
Some advocates hope the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s newest justice and a lengthy dissenting opinion will help tip the scale in their favor.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
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Child care providers say Maine is months behind in reimbursement payments. Lawmakers are investigating.
‘When you have one kid, one spot, who’s not being paid for essentially or not being paid for consistently, you can’t pay your bills,’ said one child care provider.
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‘Blueberries for Sal’ diorama to debut at Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival
Sarah ‘Sal’ McCloskey will give readings from the book on Children’s Day, Aug. 3.
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Union society signs carnival contract
The festival will return to a combined five-day event from Wednesday, July 30, to Sunday, Aug. 3.