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Skowhegan cites church-run homeless shelter for dozens of code violations

by Jake Freudberg February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

The town gave the homeless shelter 30 days to resolve the violations of building codes and fire safety measures before it takes further legal action.

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Augusta men spring into action to help neighbors out of burning apartment building

by Ethan Horton February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Shawn Willette, Brett Glidden, Oakk and Ian Watson noticed the fire, called authorities and evacuated the 3-story apartment building.

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Why Maine could soon vote on transgender athletes in girls sports

by Rachel Ohm February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Supporters of a ballot referendum on the topic delivered more than 82,000 signatures to the Maine secretary of state Monday afternoon.

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Conservation groups near $62M goal for 78,000 acres in western Maine

by Joe Charpentier February 2, 2026February 6, 2026

The Magalloway Collaborative has raised over $49 million to permanently conserve forest and wetlands for a variety of public uses.

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What are the Maine income tax brackets for 2025?

by Daniel Kool February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

The thresholds for all three brackets have risen to keep pace with inflation.

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Western Maine ski resorts take dining up a notch

by Rose Lincoln February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Stand in line cafeteria-style or try something different. Food and drink choices are aplenty at Maine’s three largest ski mountains: Saddleback, Sunday River and Sugarloaf.

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First months of Maine winter have been colder and snowier than recent years

by Penelope Overton February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

But the temperatures and snowfall aren’t breaking short- or long-term records. At least not yet.

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Maine’s first turtle tunnel is working

by Chris D’Angelo The Maine Monitor February 1, 2026February 4, 2026

An underpass installed beneath a busy stretch of road in Eliot a few years ago has led to ‘a substantial reduction in turtle mortalities,’ according to a state biologist.