The Maine senator’s comments risk reigniting the rhetorical wrath of President Donald Trump as she faces a tough reelection battle this fall.
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Teens charged in Turner cannabis store break-ins after car chase in Waterville
The teens, 13 and 15 years old, were charged following a high-speed car chase that started in Waldo County and ended in Waterville early Monday.
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As investigation ramps up, memorial announced for firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion
Investigators provided few new details Tuesday about the incident that took the life of Andrew Cross, a volunteer at the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department, and injured a dozen more.
Posted inCommunity, News
Multiple fires along rail tracks in Greene draw help from 8 departments
It’s unclear how much area has been burned, said Greene fire Chief John Soucy.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does Maine have the country’s worst child abuse rate? | Fact brief
Maine’s 2024 Child Welfare Annual Report cites substance use, mental health challenges and a number of other family stressors as negatively affecting child safety.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Susan Collins questions Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The fund was created in response to a $10 billion lawsuit President Donald Trump filed against the IRS over the unauthorized release of his tax records.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
4 (more) chefs tell us the favorite Portland dishes they didn’t make themselves
Plus 8 additional recommendations for can’t-miss food in the city and beyond.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s public universities on verge of closing $1.39M deal for first systemwide AI tool
A 2-year contract to use the OpenAI artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT Edu is likely to start July 1.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Dandelions already going to seed in Augusta
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the lifecycle of a dandelion.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Janet Mills endorses Hannah Pingree for governor
The governor announced her support Tuesday for Pingree, who led the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future for more than 6 years under Mills.