The race is expected to be one of the most competitive and closely watched in the nation.
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Open Door with Andrew Butcher, President of Maine Connectivity Authority
Wednesday, April 29 – Andrew Butcher is the director of the Maine Connectivity Authority, Maine’s organization that strives to guarantee universal access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet service statewide.
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Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.
We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.
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Parents ask that George Mitchell’s name be removed from Waterville school
Former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell, a Waterville native, is mentioned in the Epstein files.
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Outdoor fun, music planned for Oakland, Skowhegan, Waterville, Waldoboro
Youth get a shot at the Maine Pond Hockey Classic, Somerset SnowFest kicks off in Skowhegan and Yellow Brick Road prepares for Waterville show.
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Maine saw 20% drop in fatal drug overdoses in 2025, the 3rd straight year of steady decline
Expanded harm reduction efforts and the declining prevalence of fentanyl are fueling the trend, officials say.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Another round of snow is heading for Maine
Most of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, while some areas farther east could get up to 8 inches, forecasters say.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump vs. Mills sequel unlikely at White House governors’ event this month
President Donald Trump is reportedly excluding Democratic governors from a historically bipartisan meeting of the nation’s governors, which last year produced a viral clash with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes.
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Skowhegan, North Anson, Palmyra homes destroyed by fire
Multiple fire departments battled fires that injured 2 people and killed 2 dogs and 3 cats Saturday and Sunday in central Maine.
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Widespread BMV scam texts are back, Maine officials warn
The smishing scheme is nearly identical to one that the secretary of state’s office debunked last year.