As the administration seeks a 40% increase in military spending, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is focusing on the proposed cuts to domestic programs in Trump’s latest budget request.
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Proposed Jay data center would not require local approval under plan
A proposed data center at the former mill site would not require local approval and could generate significant tax revenue, according to the town manager.
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Milford toddler died of hypothermia, officials say
The Office of the State Medical Examiner says the death of Eleanora McLaughlin was ruled an accident.
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Augusta council advances homeless shelter licensing, but pause remains in place
City Council members implemented a moratorium in December amid a proposal to build a low-barrier homeless shelter on Chestnut Street.
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Best of Biddeford + Saco Awards
Join us to celebrate the Best of Biddeford + Saco. Our readers are voting on the best Biddeford + Saco have to offer, and on Tuesday, June 23, we will honor the winners with an awards ceremony at the University of New England Alfond Forum.
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Spring sports, No Kings protest, pétanque focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 27-April 2, 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, Guides, Life & Culture, News, Schools and Education
Hey teens: Here’s where to start your prom planning in western Maine
A practical guide to setting a budget, selecting attire, getting gussied up, fed — and having the best night ever.
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Federal court sides with Maine, other states on funding for long-term housing supports
Officials from Maine and 19 other states, plus Washington, D.C., sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in November over changes they claimed would illegally upend support services.
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Former Bowdoin star makes most of tryout with Hearts of Pine
Tyler Huck has already played in two games for the Portland Hearts of Pine after starting out as an extra practice player.
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Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in Maine taxes and fines, court rules
Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.