Maine’s senior senator was 1 of 5 Republicans who helped advance the Senate resolution in a rare rebuke of the president. Gov. Janet Mills says the vote was ‘a day late and a dollar short.’
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Pittsfield drug bust results in large drug seizure, sheriff says
Three people are facing drug trafficking charges as a result of the search warrant executed Wednesday.
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Tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Clinton closes lane
The truck’s driver suffered injuries not considered life threatening, state police said.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Kindergartner killed in Standish crash was stuck in school bus door, preliminary report says
Simon Gonzalez, 5, died Dec. 16 and was the 2nd Maine student killed in a school bus crash within a few weeks.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine’s highest court considering whether state can be defendant in public defense lawsuit
The ACLU of Maine is trying to include the entire state in its lawsuit, not just its public defense leaders. The attorney general’s office says the state is immune.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump: Susan Collins ‘should never be elected to office again’
The criticism comes amid a tough reelection battle for Collins.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Wilton fills school board seat following Mayhew’s death
Angie LeClaire will be the interim RSU 9 board member until the June elections.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Ash trees removed at Gardiner library over infestation concerns
The much-loved trees that have shaded the library’s garden and downtown Water Street for decades are deteriorating and could be a target for invasive, tree-killing beetles.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Vote for your favorite Maine Trust 2025 Photo of the Year
Voting is open until the end of the month.
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Pittsfield woman injured in crash with tractor-trailer
Police are investigating the crash, which closed a section of Main Street for several hours.