At times, Maine’s two-term governor seemed to be speaking to primary voters as she seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate against progressive firebrand Graham Platner.
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Does Maine have any private prisons? | Fact brief
Nationwide, 22 states rely solely on publicly operated prisons.
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5 on crashed plane named, but still no formal identification by officials
Federal investigators are in communication with families impacted by the Sunday crash that killed 6 people, the Bangor airport director said.
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Live updates, Jan. 28: Maine ICE operation continues as business groups urge Congress to rein in agency
Federal officials have claimed 200 arrests since last week and the impacts have rippled out to businesses and schools. How long Maine will see increased ICE presence remains unknown.
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In the depths of winter, look to Maine’s movie theaters for horror, whodunits, anime and classics
Plus, the Maine Outdoor Film Festival presents a collection of short films celebrating Maine’s endangered waterways and the people fighting daily to preserve them.
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Mainer Amy Allen goes for Grammy repeat
She grew up in Windham and made her first recordings while at Waynflete School in Portland. On Sunday, she’ll try to win her second consecutive Songwriter of the Year Grammy.
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Go inside Bethel’s mineral museum, where Maine gemstone history shines
Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
How accurate is AI’s ‘Most Maine Man in the World’? | Column
Although a video spoofing the popular Dos Equis ads features several clever takes on the ultimate Mainer, there are shortcomings.
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Here are the major proposals from Gov. Mills’ State of the State address
A statewide ban on cellphones in schools, $300 relief checks, investments in housing and more.
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Feds gave judge in Maine wrong whereabouts of man arrested by Border Patrol
Federal officials told the court that Cristian Yair de la Cruz Guillermo had been moved to Massachusetts, but he was still in Maine.