Graham Platner has sought to distance himself from Sen. John Fetterman, a harsh critic who won in Pennsylvania with a similar blue-collar image before becoming a pariah among Democrats.
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Plan for $550M data center in Jay on hold, official says
Sentinel Data Centers has reportedly advised that it does not intend to move forward with the plan for the former Androscoggin paper mill.
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Washington County paper mill deaths confirmed to be caused by hydrogen sulfide
Kasie Malcolm and Allen Hornberger died after a Jan. 27 gas leak at the Woodland Pulp mill.
Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan’s ‘Firefighter Rick’ retires after teaching fire safety for decades
A former teacher who followed his dream of being a firefighter, Capt. Rick Caldwell worked his last shift as a full-time firefighter Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Second person sentenced in $2.3M Maine prison fraud and kickback scheme
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services said it has made several changes to how state-issued credit cards are used after a former deputy warden spent millions on overinflated maintenance and cleaning supplies.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
State House elections: Recount in battle among young Maine Democrats, top Republican wins big
Democrats are seeking to keep their majorities in both chambers of the Legislature, though Republicans will push hard to flip the House.
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Eliot Cutler jailed again
The convicted sex offender and disgraced two-time gubernatorial candidate was arrested for failing to sign a probation treatment plan document, his lawyer says.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine insurers request ACA rate hikes for 2027
The average individual plan premium would increase by 16.8%. The Maine Bureau of Insurance is slated to finalize rates in August.
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L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Greely High School’s Title IX audit finds inequity in athletics
The review found some girls teams had less access to equipment, facilities and opportunities.