State Rep. Edward Crockett, a 4-term legislator who unenrolled as a Democrat in August, announced his candidacy on Wednesday.
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Democratic fundraiser ActBlue fined $100K by Maine campaign finance watchdog
The fine was levied after ActBlue submitted a campaign finance report 2 weeks late. It’s among the largest penalties the ethics commission has ever assessed.
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Trump administration cancels USM college program for veterans
Veterans Upward Bound helps Maine vets go to college, but the U.S. Department of Education is cutting its funding, saying the program ‘conflicts’ with its priorities.
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5 takeaways on the Kennebec River dam sale
While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.
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Clinton man found guilty of sexually assaulting child at his home faces more charges
Christopher Connors faces allegations he assaulted a second boy in Clinton.
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Salvage company sues National Park Service in Bar Harbor shipwreck saga
The National Park Service recently agreed with the state that the wreck of the Delhi is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, but the company suing for ownership fears that decision will sabotage its case.
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Winthrop couple starts preparing for Halloween in September
Peter and Karie Faucher mostly use repurposed materials to create their annual display.
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Augusta man arrested in Pittston in connection with explosives investigation
The arrest and subsequent search drew a significant police presence and put the Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School into lockdown, authorities said.
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New Brunswick-Topsham bridge will open after Thanksgiving
Northbound traffic between Brunswick and Topsham is currently closed across the old bridge.
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Maine law introduced by Kennebunk senator addresses student homelessness
LD 384 went into effect on Sept. 24, granting Maine schools the ability to provide financial assistance for students experiencing a housing crisis.