At Morse High School in Bath, one of the 78 schools that participated in Tuesday’s mock election, students said they felt informed about the red flag referendum, less so about the voter ID proposal.
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Karmo Sanders, Maine’s ‘Marden’s Lady,’ dies at 74
A playwright, teacher and performer, she delighted audiences with her over-the-top yet relatable bargain-hunting character in TV ads for the Maine salvage chain.
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Maine joins 24 states suing Trump administration over expected lapse in SNAP benefits
The federal food assistance benefits are expected to be suspended starting Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Chainsaw artist breathes new life into South Portland tree stump
Josh Landry, of North Anson, has been carving since he was 16. His work even caught the attention of Stephen King.
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Start Here: Cooper Flagg, Daylight Savings Time + the man who stole $49K from a church
What Mainers need to know today.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Here’s what happens to your body when clocks ‘fall back’ an hour
It’s time for most of America to move clocks back on Sunday
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Mocktails are becoming popular in Maine. Why are they so expensive?
Industry professionals say premium ingredients and expert labor justify the cost, but for bar and restaurant customers looking to avoid alcohol, the expense can be off-putting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Last Sheaf in Lisbon offers a helping hand with discounted building supplies
The nonprofit, affiliated with a group of Christian Anabaptist churches in Maine and Pennsylvania, offers new, used and salvaged materials.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Pittsfield church’s former administrator sentenced for $49K embezzlement
Michael Mooney, 54, is to serve at least two years in prison and pay back the amount he admitted to stealing from the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine issues recall on cannabis vape cartridges
A Yani product sold between July and October at over 20 stores tested for unsafe levels of a pesticide, the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy announced Monday.