Officials have not said what they were searching for Tuesday or what the nature of their investigation is.
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Monhegan exhibit paints a love affair inspired by the island
The collection of Susan Bateson and Stephen Fuller showcases art encompassing more than a century of work by Monhegan Island painters.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine drug overdose deaths continue to decline so far this year
Nonfatal overdoses, meanwhile, have increased since 2025, although experts caution against drawing any conclusions about that trend.
Posted inMaine, News
Code enforcement officers are a ‘dying breed’ in Maine. That’s a problem.
If the state wants to increase production to combat its housing crisis, communities need experts to sign off on that work, or risk costly delays.
Posted inCommunity, News
Anson’s new administrator excited for step up in municipal government
Angel Aguirre comes to Anson after holding town office positions in Skowhegan and Pittsfield.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP rate hike hearing draws protesters, fierce testimony to Lewiston
Advocates and frustrated Central Maine Power Co. ratepayers rallied outside Tuesday’s hearing — the last opportunity for public comment — to urge state officials to deny CMP’s request for an average $18 monthly bill increase.
Posted inMaine, News
Flags to be lowered in honor of Searsmont assistant fire chief on Wednesday
Wayne Woodbury, 76, died from injuries sustained during the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in May.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
3 takeaways from Maine’s bid to not lose $190M in federal rural health funding
New funding opportunities, a fast-approaching deadline and Maine’s hospital-sustaining plans that didn’t make the cut.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Collins votes with Democrats to pass war powers resolution, rebuking Trump over Iran conflict
Maine Sen. Susan Collins is again among 4 Republicans to support the largely symbolic measure.
Posted inCommunity, News
Farmington weighs community solar outreach proposal
The Select Board considers whether the town should work with a company seeking to enroll local residents in a Penobscot-area solar project.