The sheriffs say overcrowding and rising costs have them searching for ways to save money and improve programs.
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Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
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Restoring beaver population benefits other species
Beavers build dams that restore wetlands and provide for other ansials in the area.
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DOJ abandons attempt to restrict crime survivor programs after lawsuit, Maine AG says
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced last week that Maine was joining a multistate legal challenge to the Trump administration’s effort to bar undocumented immigrants from using the support systems.
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Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Democrats for shutdown, Trump for layoff threats
Maine’s Republican senator said Monday that she has asked the Office of Management and Budget not to pursue mass layoffs of federal workers, something the White House has threatened.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
As FBI gets involved, Bellows suggests ‘bad actors’ behind mailing 250 blank ballots to Newburgh woman
The secretary of state defends absentee voting in Maine and discloses that the ballots sent to the Penobscot County woman last week were seemingly intended for Ellsworth.
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Maine’s Bigfoot Festival comes Oct. 18-19 to Eustis
Expert speakers, a Bigfoot calling contest and a quick draw camera game highlight the two-day event.
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Did Maine’s rainy day fund reach its legal maximum in fiscal 2025? | Fact brief
The fund is primarily used to cover revenue shortfalls during economic downturns.
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Matthew Dunlap says he will challenge Jared Golden in Democratic primary
Dunlap, the state auditor and former secretary of state from Old Town, launched his campaign Monday for Maine’s 2nd District seat in the House, giving Golden his first primary challenger since he was elected in 2018.
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11 things to do this week — Gardiner’s Swine & Stein; comedy, concerts and more
Voyage, Sayon Camera Drumming, The Vampire Circus, Bob Marley, author Phuc Tran and The Bookey Readings are scheduled this week in central Maine.