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Maine’s congressional delegation pressing for ACA tax credit compromise

by Joe Lawlor 2 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

But prospects for a deal among Democrats and Republicans are uncertain ahead of a key vote in the Senate on Thursday.

Business, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Colby to develop an enterprise creation hub in honor of Waterville family

Staff Report 3 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

The new Levine’s Discovery Headquarters is possible through a lead gift from the Bill and Joan Alfond family.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Why do prediction markets like Graham Platner so much?

by Rachel Ohm 3 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

Platner is leading Gov. Janet Mills on Polymarket and Kalshi, websites that allow betting on elections, sports and current events that some experts say can be better predictors of election results than polls.

Health, Local & State, News

Maine students report less substance use, better mental health

by Gillian Graham 4 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.

Local & State, News

Windsor woman found dead in house fire

Staff Report 4 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

Windsor’s volunteer fire department responded to the scene on Monday night.

Local & State, News

Where and how to donate food, toys, furniture and more in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti 6 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Temperatures fall below zero across Maine, but relief is on the horizon

by Morgan Womack 7 hours agoDecember 9, 2025

Tuesday’s frigid lows — which fell to nearly minus 20 degrees in places — didn’t quite break records, though they came close, according to the National Weather Service.