Some say Mount Blue Middle School Principal James Black’s Halloween costume showed poor judgment. His family says it was a private photo that got blown out of proportion when it was shared online.
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Alleged ringleader in illicit Farmington pot operation obtained firearm, made threats, officials say
Prosecutors say Lucas Sirois, 45, of Rangeley, who is set to go to trial next week, violated his bail conditions.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins says Tuesday’s election may be key to ending shutdown
Maine’s senior senator hopes that a public commitment from the Republican majority leader to hold a vote on health care subsidies will be enough for the parties to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Lewiston lawmaker resigns to become Senate president’s chief of staff
Municipal officials will have to make a request to the governor for the vacancy to be filled in order for a special election to be held.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine headed to Spokane on Sunday for USL League One semifinal
After knocking off the second seed, Portland will try to spring another playoff upset against the Velocity.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, New England, News
Maine restaurants, food producers honored by Yankee magazine
Ocotillo, Backriver Blends and Skordo were listed among New England’s best new offerings in the publication’s annual awards.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
The White House says it will partially fund the food aid program after two federal judges required the payments to continue.
Posted inElections, Fact Brief, Local & State, News, Politics
Do you have to mark the adjacent oval for a Maine write-in vote to count? | Fact brief
In most cases, votes for write-in candidates are only counted if they filed a declaration of write-in candidacy.
Posted inNews
Start Here: Maine’s AI task force + home heating aid at risk for thousands in Maine
What Mainers need to know today.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
State’s AI task force recommends ways to navigate the technology’s evolving role in Maine
The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence’s final report includes over 30 strategies to ensure Mainers are fluent in the technology and are vigilant in its misuse.