Most of the outages had been resolved by Tuesday afternoon after winds of 35-50 mph swept across the state.
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Mills’ new ad highlights Graham Platner’s past comments about rape
The 30-second spot marks a new, more aggressive phase of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Platner’s campaign called it a ‘desperate attempt for relevance from the governor.’
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What do you do for fun in the lull between winter and spring?
We want to know how you pass the time when snow has melted, but there’s still a chill in the air.
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UMaine trustees urged to keep downtown Augusta building
UMA faculty say the proposal to sell Handley Hall lacks details, prudent planning and should be halted.
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METLN wins several awards in New England Better Newspaper Competition
The Portland Press Herald took home first place honors in housing news and advertising categories.
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Here are the Senate and Maine governor candidates who qualified for June primaries
The governor’s race is down to 18 candidates, including 5 Democrats and 8 Republicans. And in the 1st District, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree won’t face a Democratic primary challenger after all.
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Brunswick police officer charged with assault
Nathan Day was charged in West Bath District Court on Monday, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
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Maine lawmakers face tough budget questions on creating a SNAP contingency fund
The proposal from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, faces the tall task of getting funded before the Legislature adjourns next month.
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Rainy day in Maine: Locals get outdoors despite wet conditions
Maine Trust for Local News photographers focus on those who brave the weather.
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UMF hosting Blue Crew robotics team for 2026 season
The University of Maine at Farmington is hosting the Blue Crew Robotics Team this season, giving the regional high school program a dedicated workspace on campus.