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Jay man dies in vehicle on busy Rumford bridge

by Donna M. Perry February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

The 55-year-old man appeared distraught and was seen with a handgun before he died by suicide on Chisholm Park Bridge, police say.

His mom died in a Maine jail nearly 2 years ago. Now, he’s suing.

by Emily Allen February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Kevin Toulan alleges in his lawsuit that staff at the Cumberland County Jail ignored his mother ‘for over 9 hours’ while she was in a cell.

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In Maine U.S. Senate race, Democrats burn cash while Sen. Susan Collins stockpiles it

by Randy Billings February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

Democratic U.S. senators and governors are backing Gov. Janet Mills, while unions and progressive groups back political newcomer Graham Platner. Both trail Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in the money race.

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Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: January 2026

by Generated from Broker Submitted Information February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.

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Smelt fishing returns to Cathance River in Bowdoinham

by Rich Abrahamson February 4, 2026February 6, 2026

Rich Abrahamson captures people of all ages flocking to heated shacks at D’s Camps for seasonal fishing experience.

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Flip Fabrique circus’ tour brings Mainer Theo LeBlanc home

by Aimsel Ponti February 4, 2026February 9, 2026

The contemporary circus troupe brings its new tour, ‘Blizzard,’ to Merrill Auditorium.

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Madison board takes addiction clinic application under advisement

by Jake Freudberg February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Acadia Healthcare has applied to open its clinic, offering methadone treatment and other services, under an ordinance voters approved in 2024.

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How the Wabanaki coalition is fighting for tribal sovereignty

by Reuben M. Schafir February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Tribal leaders are pushing to secure funding for an education bill this session, but keeping sovereignty top of mind as the gubernatorial race gets underway.