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How a tattoo artist got involved in a Nazi symbol cover-up in the Maine US Senate race

by Kimberlee Kruesi Associated Press November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

When Graham Platner wanted to obscure a design recognized as a Nazi symbol, he went to Mischa Ostberg, a friend and Ellsworth tattoo artist.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Sanford police chief ends campaign for Chellie Pingree’s 1st District seat

by Rachel Ohm November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Republican Eric Small said he wants to stay close to home and will be pivoting his campaign to run for a seat in the Maine Legislature.

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Start Here: More charges after courtroom tussle + CMMC ends trauma center status

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II

by Donna M. Perry November 11, 2025November 10, 2025

Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.

Maine, Nation & World, News

Senate passes bill King and Collins helped broker to end the government shutdown

by Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking Associated Press November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

The final Senate vote, 60-40, sent the bill to the House and broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits that expire Jan. 1.

Health, Maine, News

Portland joins lawsuit over PFAS-laden firefighting foam at jetport

by Grace Benninghoff November 10, 2025November 11, 2025

The City Council voted unanimously Monday night to pursue legal action against developers of so-called forever chemicals amid concern that federally mandated fire-suppressing foam may have contaminated soil and groundwater around the airport.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Knox County to partner with Two Bridges jail

by Morgan Womack November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Knox County will send people in custody to the Wiscasset jail in 2026.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry

by Rebecca Richard November 10, 2025November 14, 2025

Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.