The investigation found that the Maine GOP’s allegations that 51 Mainers voted twice in the same election in 2024 were false, although hundreds of residents were indeed registered to vote in different towns, according to state databases.
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Annual Maine bread festival in Skowhegan celebrates local grains, artisan bread and community
The Maine Artisan Bread Fair offers workshops, dozens of vendors and live music.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
West Gardiner man dies fishing on West Outlet near Rockwood
Daniel Robideau fell off a rock into the West Outlet of the Kennebec River and was unable to get to shore, the Maine Warden Service said.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats lead early fundraising in crowded Maine governor’s race
Hannah Pingree and Shenna Bellows have pulled in the most money so far, followed by Angus King III and Troy Jackson, as the candidates vie to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins, Rep. Golden outraise opponents in 2 closely watched national races
Maine’s Senate and 2nd Congressional District races could be pivotal for the control of Congress and are expected to draw significant outside spending.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine
1958 Café opens at Belgrade’s iconic Day’s Store
The 1958 Café at Day’s Store, overlooking Long Pond, adds a restaurant to the well-known family-owned store.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Northern Light Health reduces staff through attrition amid financial pressure
Health care leaders say passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds financial strain to an already struggling system.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Border crossings into Maine from Canada continue to fall
The 28% decline in visitors so far this year has outpaced preseason forecasts.
Posted inHealth, Maine
The push to defund Planned Parenthood hit other clinics in Maine. Now their group is suing.
Planned Parenthood isn’t the only abortion provider that stands to lose Medicaid payments under a budget plan signed by President Donald Trump.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Did the Maine Legislature ban small plastic shampoo bottles in hotels? | Fact brief
Lawmakers considered a bill to ban the small plastic bottles found at hotels by 2032 with the intent of reducing plastic waste in tourism-heavy Maine.