Rumors of an impending federal action have leaders of Maine’s 2 largest cities reminding people to ‘know their rights.’
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Federal agency to investigate Waterville crash that killed 2 DOT workers
The Maine State Police, meanwhile, said there is no set timeline for their investigation, which could take weeks.
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US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
In Maine, state data shows overdose deaths declined 24% from January to November in 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
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Could Maine’s housing market finally be cooling? Here’s what the data says
The state recorded its highest ever median sale price in 2025, but experts say there are signs pointing to a calmer 2026.
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Trump administration to investigate 2 Maine districts over transgender athlete policies
Title IX is at the heart of the investigations in Newport and Waterboro.
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Sugarloaf replacing transformer after outage at ski resort
Some downed operations, including snowmaking, will resume ahead of the holiday weekend, officials said.
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Here’s how central Maine towns are reacting to a 70% increase in ambulance rates
Towns will have to pay $60 per capita for Delta Ambulance’s services, up from $35 last year.
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Maine Agricultural Trades Show runs through Thursday at Augusta Civic Center
The 2026 Maine Agricultural Trades Show is free and open to the public and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Augusta Civic Center.
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9 displaced in Waterville house fire
The fire at 12 Chase Ave. broke out early Wednesday morning while the family was sleeping, drawing firefighters from several area departments.
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Angus King meets with Danish and Greenland officials amid Trump’s threats
Maine’s junior senator told the Press Herald that the president’s stated reason for wanting to own the Danish territory is ‘nonsense’ and ‘so clearly meaningless’ that it suggests ‘an ulterior motive.’