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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Social media is already shaping Maine’s U.S. Senate race. Here’s how.
Gov. Janet Mills’ and Graham Platner’s respective social media strategies show how they each see their voters, the race and themselves.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Lovell girl, 7, goes missing for hours while on school transportation
Regional School Unit 72 in Fryeburg set a special meeting Monday to address the situation.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Matt Dunlap, hoping to replace Jared Golden, defends abortion record
Dunlap, who is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District, explained a more than 2-decade-old antiabortion vote.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Augusta man charged with stabbing wife in front of officer
Marlon E. Cloutier allegedly assaulted the woman in front of an Augusta patrol officer and later said he hoped the officer would shoot him.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Times Record
2 charged in Brunswick nighttime crossbow hunting incident
A Durham man and a Lewiston man were arrested after police found 2 dead deer and a loaded crossbow in an SUV during a traffic stop Monday.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield
John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Poland Spring Resort offers winter dining for first time in 50 years
The Buzz: Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant open year-round.
Posted inMaine
Litchfield fire destroys home, displacing family of 5
Crews from 4 fire departments responded, but the home is a total loss.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Benton woman pleads not guilty to shooting man at her home
Hailie Hotham is charged with attempted murder for an altercation that followed a drug and alcohol ‘bender’ lasting several days.