Mason, a Republican, joins a crowded field of nearly 2 dozen candidates vying to replace Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
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Crews removing Western Avenue temporary bridge over I-95 in Augusta
The $30 million bridge replacement project is expected to be completed this spring.
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Does Maine law prohibit debit card purchases of lottery tickets? | Fact brief
Annual sales of Maine State Lottery tickets have exceeded $400 million since 2021, according to the most recent data.
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State recommends major changes for Maine’s mobile home parks
A report from the governor’s office suggesting changes to financing, construction and oversight of manufactured housing communities could serve as a roadmap for legislators in the upcoming session.
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These Maine high schoolers are sharing their love of music with younger students
Maine Music Mentors has chapters in 3 towns and is still expanding.
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Maine high school teacher fired for comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Derek Brewer, a social studies teacher at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln, was fired by the RSU 67 school board in a unanimous vote.
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3 takeaways from Maine’s annual crime report
The overall crime rate has steadily declined in Maine since 2021, but some types of crime increased in 2024.
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Augusta school board member resigns after a year
April Damboise cited police presence at school board meetings and the board’s comment policy as reasons for her resignation.
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Maine public health experts criticize changes to childhood vaccine schedule
Federal health officials on Monday announced a reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children.
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Waterville search yields 16 pounds of meth, 1 arrest
The street value of the illegal drugs, seized after a search of several sites, has an estimated street value of more than $100,000.