Experts say remaining mum likely won’t hurt the Lewiston Democrat at the polls.
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Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Her proposal includes the government providing assistance to first-time buyers, tax breaks for homebuilders, and expanding existing incentives for companies that construct rental homes.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, New England, News
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
The Hampstead resident’s EEE infection was the first in New Hampshire in a decade. Maine’s CDC has also warned of the presence of EEE and West Nile viruses in animals.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Starks man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual assault, abuse of minor
Keith Merchant, 44, was sentenced Tuesday in connection with two counts of gross sexual assault involving a minor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
University of Maine System sees highest enrollment in 3 years
The 2024-25 school year will have the highest enrollment since 2021.
Posted inHealth
Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they?
Ultraprocessed foods make up the bulk of the U.S. food supply and most Americans don’t go a day without eating some.
Posted inNation & World
Immigrant families in limbo after judge puts U.S. program for spouses on hold
The court order, which lasts for 2 weeks but could be extended, comes one week after the Department of Homeland Security began accepting applications.
Posted inNation & World
Snowstorms in summer? Here’s a look at a wild week of U.S. weather
The week of extreme weather across the nation includes a heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Zuckerberg says White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during pandemic
Experts warn this year’s U.S. election could be swamped by misinformation with the proliferation of AI and other tools to produce false news stories and content that could mislead voters.
Posted inCommunity
Free outdoor fitness courts available in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A new outdoor fitness court is set to open Friday, Sept. 6, on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. UMF is the first higher education partner to team up with Community Health Options and National Fitness Campaign as part of a campaign to build fitness courts across the state. The UMF Fitness Court […]