People have been fleeing the African country for decades since the fall of a dictator led to clashes between warlords.
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Charles Shay, Penobscot tribal elder who fought on D-Day, dies at 101
Shay, who grew up on Indian Island, near Old Town, was an Army medic during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. He spent his final years in France.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Has every state seen a decline in its share of children since a generation ago? | Fact brief
The portion of Maine’s population that’s 18 or younger fell from 23.6% to 18.6% between 2000 and 2020, according to an analysis of census data.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Frigid temperatures on the way as Maine digs out from winter’s first major snow
Tuesday’s heavy snowfall led to crashes, parking bans and hundreds of closures. Now, an arctic air mass is headed for the state, bringing potentially record-setting cold Thursday and Friday.
Posted inMaine, News
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP funding from Maine, other states
Federal officials said Tuesday they would withhold administrative funds from Democratic-led states that have not provided names and immigration status of recipients.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Progressive group targets Angus King and Senate Democrats for backing Trump’s judicial nominees
King says his vote to vote confirm a federal judge in Missouri was a mistake.
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Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: November 2025
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.
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Start Here: County jails contracting with federal agencies + Heating assistance funds for Mainers
What Mainers need to know today.
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Sponsored
For sale: multifamily portfolio in Central Maine
Portfolios are in Clinton, Madison and Gardiner; available all together or separately.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine country band 12/OC on the rise to headline Portland show
Brothers Reid and Will Nichols, who form the core of the band, will headline a holiday concert at Cross Insurance Arena and soon announce a major tour.