The appeal centers on the legitimacy of petitions collected by out-of-state circulators. The matter must be resolved by Aug. 25 to appear on the November ballot.
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How to safely enjoy the water in Maine as temperatures rise
With 90-degree days expected this week, officials encourage people in Maine to be prepared for potentially dangerous swimming and boating scenarios.
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Indiana man charged with manslaughter after Hancock County crash that killed his son
The 1-car crash last week near the intersection of Routes 9 and 193 also injured the man’s 10-month-old daughter, Maine State Police say.
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Canaan native sheds light on 20th Maine Regiment in new book
Jared Peatman, who since middle school has been researching the group known for its role in the Battle of Gettysburg, plans to give talks in Brunswick, Canaan and Madison.
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Is ranked-choice voting used in Maine’s general election for governor? | Fact brief
Voters will choose this November between Republican Bobby Charles, Democrat Hannah Pingree and independent Rick Bennett to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
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Feds say criminal group has stolen more than $100K in Maine using cloned EBT cards
Prosecutors have charged one man, who they allege obtained funds using cloned cards.
Posted inCommunity, News, The Maine Forecast
Fayette’s Starling Hall open as cooling center
Fayette residents can beat the heat at Starling Hall July 1-3, followed by a Spectrum Generations meal July 6.
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Farmington Fireworks set for July 3 at Pleasant Street Field
The Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for dusk Friday, followed by a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
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This year’s Maine International Film Festival is a feast for movie lovers
From emotionally resonant documentaries to romances, the annual film festival, now in its 29th year, is a cinematic gift for fans of cinema.
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Where to see Revolutionary War history across Maine
Take off on a road trip over the long holiday weekend and through the month of July for an up-close look at how Maine helped shape a nation.