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Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M
Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.
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Did Canada retroactively expand citizenship by descent in 2025? | Fact brief
The change allows anyone who can prove their descent from a Canadian ancestor to be recognized as a citizen. Earlier rules limited automatic citizenship by descent to the first generation born outside Canada.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins supports voter ID requirements approved by US House
The SAVE America Act would require people to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and a photo ID to cast ballots, in federal races.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
5 things to do when you’re in Biddeford
The artistic director of City Theater has several suggestions.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
‘Antiques Roadshow’ to air first Maine episode on Monday
The popular PBS show held its first appraisal event in Maine last summer at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay.
Posted inMaine, News
New Hampshire woman killed in Jackman snowmobile crash
Inexperience appeared to be a factor, according to the Maine Warden Service.
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Maine leaders pitch solutions to enhance grid as temperatures drop and electricity prices soar
Natural gas prices spiked to their highest level ever in New England in January, driving up the cost of electricity. Experts said the state should hasten energy project permitting and transmission interconnection to bring electricity prices down long-term.
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Man arrested following ‘extensive’ vandalism at CMP substations across central Maine
Police asked the public for help in their investigation of an incident that caused widespread power outages early Sunday morning.
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Converted nursing home to add 11 new senior units to Augusta’s housing stock
Tony and Lori Noonan redeveloped a shuttered assisted living facility into apartments, helping to fill the need for housing in the capital region.