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The winner of this Maine Republican governor debate will get a sword
The Maine Wire’s event is among several upcoming debates and forums as activity picks up in the gubernatorial race.
These Maine news anchors used to bring you the world. Now, they’re models traveling it.
Cindy Williams and Lee Nelson, who worked at a Portland TV station for more than 30 years, now travel the world shooting spots for cruise lines and luxury hotels.
Police responding to attempted suicide in South Paris call Border Patrol
The Paris police chief said an officer needed help with translation during a life-or-death situation. Advocates fear this will discourage immigrants from reaching out to local police.
Bath Iron Works expands community college training
The Bath shipyard that builds warships for the Navy is taking in recent community college graduates.
Artist transforms Wilton cannery into vibrant creative arts space
Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.
Waterville receives $850,000 grant to support downtown development
The federal grant, promoted through Sen. Angus King’s office, will help improve walkability and accessibility.
Volunteers offer companionship to Mainers facing memory issues
A new Southern Maine Agency on Aging program pairs volunteers with people facing memory loss.
Cheverus/Yarmouth boys hockey edges Lewiston co-op to reach Class A final
Behind a Ben Dumais goal, Cheverus/Yarmouth shuts out the Blue Devils.
Student charged following bomb threat at Fort Kent schools
Fort Kent police say the 15-year-old was charged in connection with a Feb. 24 bomb threat that led to the evacuation of a high school and middle school building.