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Man sentenced in killing of Waldoboro man

by Emily Allen March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Jason Goucher Hewett, 1 of 3 defendants prosecutors say were involved in the case, will serve 2 years in prison in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall in 2024.

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Lewiston health care provider raided by federal agents

by Mark LaFlamme March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

More than a dozen agents were seen Tuesday entering the offices of Bright Future Healthier You at 95 Park St.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

In Maine, a Democrat-led crackdown on ‘deepfake’ AI campaign ads

by Randy Billings March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Republicans worry that the new bill is too vague and too punitive.

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Pittston voters expand select board, reject proposal to appoint road commissioner

by Staff Report March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Saturday’s special town meeting drew 175 voters.

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Edgecomb man sentenced in 2024 killing in Turner

by Mark LaFlamme March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

Luke Krott, 27, was sentenced for the shooting death of a Virginia man whose body was found stuffed in a barrel in Edgecomb.

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Republicans blast Mills’ ‘insulting’ response to Trump administration over alleged Medicaid fraud

by Randy Billings March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart challenged Democrats to allow his last-minute bill to address possible fraud to receive a public hearing.

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In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup

by Peggy Grodinsky March 10, 2026March 16, 2026

Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.

Food & Dining, Local & State, Recipes

Got leftover tortillas? There are multiple ways to use them up

by Christine Burns Rudalevige March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

When stores sell tortillas in quantities too big for one meal, leftovers can be fried and crumbled over dishes, mushed up to thicken sauces or used as flavoring.