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Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
West Marine stores in Maine among 59 to close nationwide
The Florida-based retailer of boating, fishing and watersports equipment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
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Posted inMaine, News, Sports
World Cup draw against Portugal gives Maine’s Congolese community something to celebrate
Organizers of a watch party in Portland said they hope the event reminds people ‘that we do have culture, we do have history and heritage.’
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Some states are quicker to report election results. Why isn’t Maine?
While many states share election results online on election night, Maine and a handful of others do not have statewide online reporting.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Maine expects to announce winners in ranked-choice runoffs on Thursday
The process is being used to determine the winners in both gubernatorial races, and the Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Maine prison official says transgender policy follows state and federal laws
Prison policies have been scrutinized in the wake of 4 female inmates suing the state, alleging sexual harassment and assault by a transgender prisoner.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Pittston Fair preparations underway for weekendlong event | photos
Staff photographer Joe Phelan captures people setting up for this weekend’s Pittston Fair.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Former Togus VA firehouse employee put cameras over co-workers’ beds
Michael Nicholas, 47, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to 1 count of giving a false statement to a federal officer.
Posted inMaine, News
Memorial set for assistant Searsmont fire chief who died Sunday
The service for Wayne Woodbury, who succumbed to injuries he sustained during last month’s fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber, will be held June 24 at Belfast Area High School.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Susan Collins, Jared Golden, Angus King and Chellie Pingree won’t share how they voted in Maine primary
Maine’s congressional delegation stayed fairly tight-lipped about their preferences in key primary races.