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.
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Posted inCommunity, News, The Maine Forecast
Fayette’s Starling Hall open as cooling center
Fayette residents can beat the heat at Starling Hall on July 1-3 and enjoy 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. 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.
Posted inCommunity, News
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Wabanaki festival of arts and ideas returns to Bar Harbor for U.S.’s 250th
The Abbe Museum is partnering with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to produce the Dawnland festival.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
These Maine sailors bought a tiny boat on Facebook. Then they tried to race it to Alaska.
Three Mainers who work aboard windjammers entered a 1966 sailboat in a grueling race up the west coast of Canada.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Here’s where Maine’s candidates for governor stand on key issues
Rick Bennett, Bobby Charles and Hannah Pingree shared their plans for addressing the housing crisis, healthcare affordability and taxes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Aroostook County landowner taken into custody as firefighters battled debris pile fires
Firefighters battling at least 20 burning slash piles had to take cover as police arrested the Madawaska landowner for operating under the influence, officials say.