Tourism officials in Canada’s nearby provinces hope their proximity and an exchange rate favorable to the U.S. dollar will entice Mainers to visit.
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Republican candidate for governor encourages use of ranked-choice voting
David Jones led reporters through a sample ballot at the State House Monday — the latest instance of a candidate in Maine’s gubernatorial primaries trying to ensure the voting system is used in his favor.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, New England, News
Feds indict Boston woman on fraud charges related to cannabis grow house
Yiwen Zhen, whose property in Dixfield was raided by Oxford County sheriffs deputies last March, is the first alleged grow house operator to face new federal charges in more than a year.
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What to know ahead of Skowhegan’s annual town meeting
Voters will review the budget, a new homeless shelter ordinance, a moratorium on cannabis businesses and a new comprehensive plan.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Gov. Janet Mills: ‘I am still on the ballot’ for Senate
The statement comes as presumptive Democratic nominee Graham Platner, a 41-year-old political newcomer, faces renewed scrutiny over post-marital sexting with several women.
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Strong resident hired as interim Franklin County administrator
With the departure of Amy Bernard, Susan Pratt will step in to help with the transition as the county seeks a new administrator.
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4 campaigning for 2 seats on Richmond Selectboard
1 incumbent, a former fire chief and 2 former selectboard members are in the race.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner accuses national news outlets of ‘journalistic malpractice’ for sexting reports
‘These people are going to try to make this race about anything but what it’s supposed to be about, which is policy,’ Platner said.
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Does eating out cost an average of $28 in Maine? | Fact brief
Nationwide, the cost of ‘food away from home’ rose by 3.6% between April 2025 and April 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Eliot Cutler to be allowed limited internet access before next court hearing
The disgraced former gubernatorial candidate, 79, has been accused multiple times of violating his probation. He pleaded guilty in 2023 to possessing sexually explicit images of children.