Waterville first responders rushed Tuesday afternoon to Walmart, which was cleared of shoppers.
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Anti-Trump protest in Augusta still on despite confusion
Two organizers dropped out, but the event, part of a nationwide day of protest, is still set for noon at the State House.
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Solon chase, fight, crash lead to arrests
Alexander Wyman and Sarah Wyman of Solon are facing charges in connection with the incident that took Somerset County Sheriff’s Office investigators days to unravel.
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Amid a deluge of constituent calls, Maine’s delegation challenges Elon Musk’s authority
Rep. Chellie Pingree says the tech billionaire’s access to sensitive personal information and aggressive efforts to cut federal spending have caused a flood of calls to her office from ‘panic-stricken’ Mainers.
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Maine members of Congress pushing to eliminate trade penalty on PFAS-free outerwear
Because of a loophole, water-resistant clothing made with harmful ‘forever chemicals’ qualifies for a lower import tax. New legislation seeks to change that.
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Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors
If Maggie O’Neil can’t find a match among family members, she’ll have to turn to a global nonprofit that connects volunteer donors with patients. But finding a matching donor is often a difficult and lengthy process.
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Dresden voters choose Bickford for Select Board seat
Jeffrey Bickford will take over Gary Getchell’s term as First Selectman, which runs to July 2027.
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No one injured after two crashes on Route 27 in New Vineyard
A tractor-trailer driver from New Hampshire lost control of the rig in snowy conditions and slid off the road, nearly rolling it over.
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Wilton, North Jay boil-water order lifted
Residents of Wilton and North Jay were notified Tuesday afternoon that a boil-water order issued Friday was being lifted.
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Maine’s maple syrup industry could get boost from federal legislation
Sens. Collins and King are supporting the MAPLE and SAP acts to promote U.S. maple syrup producers.