Maine’s congressional delegation stayed fairly tight-lipped about their preferences in key primary races.
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Maine will not participate in Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
The weekslong celebration on the National Mall in Washington D.C. will be headlined by a speech from President Trump, who admonished artists for dropping out of the event over its politicized nature.
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Portland man found not competent to stand trial in killing of group home employee
Armando Javier Negrete, 40, is accused of fatally stabbing Shalom House employee Marlene McNeill in May. He will remain in state custody.
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Waterville passes $66.8M municipal, school budget on second first reading
While some councilors disagreed with the high tax burden, other felt the increase was inevitable.
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Is poor dental care strongly associated with heart disease? | Fact brief
Studies show a clear link between gum disease and heart problems.
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Unity Environmental University sells property in $6M deal
The buyer, who has not been publicly identified, plans to use the property for ‘upscale summer camp programming and outdoor experiential offerings,’ the university said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
Check out movies in Maine that aren’t your typical summer blockbuster
If you’ve already had your fill of blockbuster openings, it’s time to look for more hidden cinematic treasures.
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Oakland child care operator’s manslaughter trial delayed after defendant ‘friend requested’ juror
New jury to be selected after Lisa Barney allegedly attempted to use Facebook to contact a juror who was to hear her trial on a charge of manslaughter.
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Winthrop councilors approve budget, taxes to increase less than 3.5%
The $9.9M municipal budget approved, but not without questions.
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Here’s how a Maine man ended up on trial in Ireland for murder
Michael Kelley, an enigmatic man from Waldo County, is charged with killing the owner of a farm where he was working. As the case heads to trial, he says he’s being framed.