The former 2-term Republican governor will host a fundraising event next week, along with former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in support of Demi Kouzounas, the former chair of the Maine Republican Party.
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Police chase begins in Waterville, ends with crash in Skowhegan
The chase early Wednesday began when Waterville police attempted to stop a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Gardiner, officials said.
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Plaintiff asks Maine high court to reconsider challenge of Democrats’ budget maneuver
William Clardy of Augusta filed a motion Tuesday asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to reconsider its dismissal of his case arguing that legislative leaders acted unconstitutionally when they passed a budget in 2023.
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Wardens pull illegal gillnet from Oxford County river; $1,000 reward offered for info
The Magalloway River is a ‘premier trout’ stream.
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Revised rule for paid family leave program would make it more business-friendly
At least one of the changes is designed to allow employers to opt out of the program sooner if they offer a private leave benefit.
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One year in, Maine Black Chamber of Commerce shows it means business
Despite an unexpected shoestring budget, Maine’s first Black chamber finished its first year with a solid list of accomplishments and a fresh set of goals for the year ahead.
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RFK Jr. withdraws from Maine ballot after suspending presidential campaign
Kennedy’s campaign said he would remain on ballots in most states but would withdraw in battlegrounds where he felt his presence would be a spoiler.
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Lewiston shooter may have planned to ambush former co-workers in lot where his body was found
State police released a new document that suggests the gunman ‘would have known’ that there were no cameras in the overflow parking lot at Maine Recycling Corp., where he had worked.
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Poll: Economy weighing heavily on Maine voters ahead of November election
Roughly half of those surveyed by the University of New Hampshire say their household is worse off financially now than a year ago. But there is a clear partisan divide among respondents.
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New Waterville programs aimed at improving neighborhoods through home ownership, repair
The city will use $500,000 in federal funds to begin three programs recommended by the Waterville Housing Committee aimed at helping low- and moderate-income residents.