Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, had moved to Ogunquit, Maine, with his husband last month to enter hospice care.
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Graham Platner leads Susan Collins by 7 points in new independent poll
The Pan Atlantic Research poll is the first one since Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign last month, effectively handing the Democratic nomination to Platner.
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May movie events include Maine Mayhem Film Festival, the dark side of the American Dream
The indie film scene in Maine includes a screening of the late filmmaker Frederick Wiseman’s 1996 ‘Belfast, Maine’ – in Belfast.
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2nd District Democrats team up on Baldacci over PAC money
Sen. Joe Baldacci’s opponents wrote a letter asking him to disavow money he received from Project 218.
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How a family restaurant and years of Maine service led Joe Baldacci to run for Congress
Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, is pitching himself as a fighter in the 2nd District against both former Gov. Paul LePage and President Donald Trump.
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New book shows Mainers really love their reading nooks
Buddy Doyle’s book ‘Maine’s Still Reading’ features more than 50 portraits of people in their favorite reading spots, including Tess Gerritsen, Chris Van Dusen, Dr. Nirav Shah and Pat Callaghan.
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Farmington-area school phone policy seeks bell-to-bell ban
RSU 9 directors reviewed a proposed districtwide ‘no phones in schools’ policy that aligns with new state law requirements.
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Maine’s lumber mills, like the one in Searsmont, have known fire risks
The fire that led to an explosion at Robbins Lumber last week, killing a volunteer firefighter, remains under investigation.
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More ADUs were built in Maine last year than expected
Preliminary data shows that accessory dwelling units accounted for roughly 9% of the building permits issued in 2025.
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Memorial Day events planned in central Maine
Cities and towns across the region have plans to honor and celebrate those who have died in service to their country.