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Gov. Mills, weighing Senate run, declines to criticize Susan Collins

by Randy Billings September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

Mills fielded questions during public events in Kennebec County that could easily have been mistaken for a campaign swing.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

2 teens arrested in Skowhegan after chase reaching 100 mph, police say

by Jake Freudberg September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Skowhegan police were attempting to stop the vehicle, which the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office had reported stolen.

Business, Local & State, News

Central Maine Power Co. taps longtime VP as new president

by Daniel Kool September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

Linda Ball had worked as the utility’s vice president of customer service since 2019.

Local & State, News

Kate Merrill to fill West Gardiner’s school board vacancy

by Emily Duggan September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Merrill will serve in the role until West Gardiner’s next election.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Prosecutors dismiss case against former Anson-Madison Water District official

by Jake Freudberg September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

The dismissal marks the second time charges have been dropped against Michael Corson as a trial was set to begin.

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Are 15% of Maine bridges considered to be in poor condition? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2024 report card gave Maine a D-plus grade for its bridges.

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Steer escapes Clinton fairgrounds, launching chase

by Amy Calder September 8, 2025September 14, 2025

The steer was found Sunday morning at the fairgrounds, having ultimately returned to sleep alongside the steer he teamed with in the pulling competition Saturday.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

They called 911 after a man drowned in Papoose Pond. The sheriff’s office called Border Patrol.

by Emily Allen September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

Scarborough police also were pulled into helping immigration officials arrest more than a dozen men who had been staying in Waterford when one died in a boating accident in June.