Record births are slowing the endangered species’ decline, potentially shifting the regulatory landscape for the state’s iconic fishery.
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Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?
University of Southern Maine researcher Jennifer Chace says the initiative will bring together delegates from across the state to define forward-looking priorities for pre K-12 education in Maine.
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Maine gets another mention on ‘SNL.’ Could a Senate race sketch be next? | Column
The return of a Tucker Carlson impersonation has us wondering, who would play Graham Platner?
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Central Maine Community College celebrates largest graduating class in school history
739 students received diplomas Thursday at The Colisée in Lewiston.
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Bernie Sanders to rally with candidates Platner, Jackson in Portland and Orono
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner and Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson will join Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at 2 events over Memorial Day weekend.
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Oakland mobile home owners rally to stop rent increases: ‘We’re not being heard’
At the midpoint of a 90-day rent freeze, residents say Oakland hasn’t made progress toward passing a rent stabilization ordinance.
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JD Vance says $46M in improper MaineCare payments ‘tip of the iceberg’
Gov. Janet Mills responds by saying that the state has always zealously fought fraud.
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5 teens charged in Madison break-ins
The sheriff’s office received reports Sunday of several motor vehicle break-ins and homes with broken windows.
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Farmington middle school sees jump in sports participation
More than 30% of Mt. Blue Middle School students are participating in spring sports this year as the school expands athletic and student engagement opportunities.