Man allegedly set fire to a vehicle in Somerville that had been stolen in Augusta.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP electricity bills to increase in July
Customers of the state’s largest electric utility will see monthly bills go up by about $5.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Twelve straight rainy weekends take a toll on Maine’s seasonal businesses
The streak has hit southern Maine’s seasonal businesses hard since many of them rely on sunny weekends to stay afloat during their short summer season.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Did Gov. Janet Mills nearly double Maine’s state budget in 7 years? | Fact brief
The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Across Maine, towns continue to grapple with school district reorganization
More than 40 towns have withdrawn from their school districts since the state’s 2007 consolidation push.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland morning radio host Lori Voornas leaving after 32 years
Voornas, who started on Portland radio in 1993 on WMGX, is currently the morning co-host on WHOM.
Posted inNation & World
Suspect in Minnesota lawmakers’ shooting surrenders to police
He is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting the former Democratic House Speaker and her husband.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of June 23-30, 2025
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan area on this date for the week of June 23-30, 2025.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of June 23-30, 2025
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell area on this date for the week of June 23-30, 2025.
Posted inMaine, News
Three Mainers killed in separate weekend fires
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of fatal fires in Wilton, Caribou and Newfield.