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Maine Republicans defend Trump following former president’s conviction
Sen. Susan Collins and other party leaders called the criminal case politically motivated and pointed to the likelihood of an appeal following Trump’s conviction on 34 felony charges.
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Welder killed when diesel tank explodes in Rockport
Sean Rancourt, 39, was welding the tank when it exploded, officials say.
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Central Maine gets ready to celebrate Pride Month
Parades, music, ice cream and a drag show are on tap for June in celebrations across the region.
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Kennebec Valley Humane Society fundraiser Sunday goes to the dogs
The animal shelter’s event this weekend is both child- and dog-friendly.
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Firefighter indicted on charges of stealing more than $12,000 from Winslow Fire Association
Shawn Stetson indicted by Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Pittston school hosting annual plant sale to raise money for student trips, greenhouse repairs
The Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School’s annual plant sale is put on in memory of Allison Keaveney, a fourth-grader at the school who was struck and killed by a car in December 1982.
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Miss the northern lights? Maine might have another chance to see them this weekend
Another large solar storm is forecasted to wash across much of the northern U.S. Friday night, potentially bringing the aurora borealis with it.
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See who won this year’s Maine Literary Awards
The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance gave out the annual awards Thursday at a ceremony in Rockport.
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Committee, commissioners OK Somerset County budget, overall 3.1% tax increase for 2024-25
The increase comes after taxpayers were hit with a 9.8% increase last year, due largely to an increase in wages and inflation in the costs of materials and services, according to officials.