The president announced that Vice President JD Vance would conduct a ‘war on fraud’ in Maine and other states.
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DOT to limit Augusta’s Memorial Bridge traffic Tuesday for inspection
Eastbound traffic and pedestrians will be able to use the bridge.
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Waterville, Winslow host Special Olympics Maine 2026 Winter Games
Speed skating races were held at Colby College, Quarry Road Recreation Area hosted snowshoe and cross country competitions and opening ceremonies and a dance are planned at Winslow High School.
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Trump says he can stop data centers from raising energy costs. What does it mean for Maine?
In his State of the Union, the president said he had negotiated a ‘new ratepayer protection pledge’ with large tech companies.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bill would extend Maine’s free school lunch to all children in public pre-K
While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.
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A majority of Maine wants more restrictions on ICE, new poll finds
The survey by the University of New Hampshire, conducted in the wake of a recent ICE surge in Maine, suggests Republicans and Democrats are split about whether increased immigration enforcement has made the country safer.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine woman got lost in the system waiting for a lawyer
Alyssa Mendez was left off a statewide list of people in need of lawyers and was not appointed one until more than 40 days after her first court appearance.
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Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama
Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
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Maine Republican candidate cleared following ‘under the table’ pay complaint
Sen. Jim Libby, a Standish Republican running for governor, and the Maine Democratic Party faced separate ethics complaints tied to fundraising.
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Can contracting measles compromise your immunity to other diseases? | Fact brief
The Maine CDC recently reported the state’s first measles cases since 2019.