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Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Barry Manilow’s Portland concert rescheduled for July
The pop singer’s show scheduled for April 19 at Cross Insurance Arena had been postponed due to his health.
The Maine Jewish Film Festival kicks off its most ambitious lineup yet
The film festival celebrates its 27th year with a slate of films in theaters across southern and central Maine.
Wedding caterer who left Maine newlyweds hanging must pay restitution
A restitution hearing is set in the case against Bethany Gregory, a Bangor-based caterer who failed to follow through on contracted services.
Man killed, another injured in motorcycle crash on I-95
The crash occurred on Saturday after one of the motorcycle’s brakes appeared to seize.
5 takeaways from Maine’s legislative session
The session was colored by this year’s elections, but was still pretty quiet, with no single issue stealing the spotlight at the State House.
As Trump rewrites rules for asylum seekers, Maine businesses have to adapt
Leaders in a variety of industries say hiring asylum seekers has allowed them to get their ideas off the ground, or maintain and grow businesses.
Graham Platner, with Elizabeth Warren in Maine, hits his frontrunner stride
Platner’s latest rally filled a Portland hotel ballroom, with the crowd feeling like he is the Democratic pick for November.
Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?
As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.
Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going?
Last year, Maine’s 2nd District congressman said he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.