First responders and civilians arrived in droves for a public visitation in Belfast to honor Cross, 27, who died in last week’s fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.
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They want to take on Chellie Pingree in November. Watch them debate.
The 1st Congressional District covers much of southern Maine. Two Republicans are vying for their party’s nomination.
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Judge considering bail for Maine man accused of murder in 1987 cold case
Stephen Bouchard, 63, is charged with killing his girlfriend, Alice Hawkes, in 1987; he has pleaded not guilty to murder. Investigators revealed new information about the case during a court hearing Thursday.
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Maine game warden killed in plane crash honored: ‘Josh will never be forgotten’
Law enforcement members across Maine paid their respects to Joshua Tibbetts in Bangor on Thursday.
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Maine game warden pilot who died in crash remembered at celebration of life | Photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captured images from the service for Joshua Tibbetts.
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Hundreds pay respects to Maine pioneer Gerald Talbot in Portland
Gov. Janet Mills was among the dignitaries speaking at the memorial service honoring the state’s first Black legislator on Thursday, when many said his legacy of standing up for justice will be carried on.
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Searsmont and Robbins Lumber have been entwined for decades. Will tragedy bring them closer?
Nearly everyone in this small town knows someone who works at the sawmill. A deadly explosion there last week has emboldened the sense of community in an already tight-knit town.
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ’s voting data lawsuit against Maine
The Department of Justice sued Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows last year after she denied its requests for voter registration data.
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Maine Turnpike Authority expects 1 million vehicles during holiday weekend
The average price for a gallon of gas in Maine on Thursday was nearly $1.50 higher than this time last year.
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Long-shot Senate hopeful tells Maine Democrats Graham Platner isn’t their only option
David Costello, of Brunswick, held a virtual town hall Wednesday.