Cameron Indoor Stadium can’t hold every student, so a rigorous process determines which lucky fans got to see the Newport native face off against UNC. I was one.
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Construction company for Bar Harbor hotel fined in fatal building collapse
OSHA issued the fines in connection with the death of a man working at the property.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers OK additional $3M for reproductive health care
The additional funding approved by the Legislature’s budget committee still needs to be supported by the Senate and signed by Gov. Mills.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. King calls for investigation into canceled contracts impacting veterans
King and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are asking the VA Office of Inspector General to look into the Trump administration’s cancellation of hundreds of contracts.
Posted inEvents
Watch: Maine Voices Live with author Tom Ricks
From war zones to the woods of Maine, celebrated journalist Tom Ricks turns his award-winning writing to the place he calls home, telling stories shaped by Maine’s people and landscape. Ricks discussed his recent release “We Can’t Save You” with reporter Ray Routhier on Tuesday, September 9, at 7 p.m. at One Longfellow Square.
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Open Door with Garry Jenkins, President of Bates College
Garry Jenkins brings a rare blend of legal, philanthropic, and academic leadership to the table. His experience spans from leading Wall Street boardrooms to directing one of Maine’s top colleges. Hear about and learn from his diverse leadership ethos when he sits down with Stefanie Manning on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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Watch: Open Door with Garry Jenkins, President of Bates College
Garry Jenkins brings a rare blend of legal, philanthropic, and academic leadership to the table. His experience spans from leading Wall Street boardrooms to directing one of Maine’s top colleges. Hear about and learn from his diverse leadership ethos when he sits down with Stefanie Manning on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Sen. Rick Bennett announces run for governor as an independent
The longtime Republican lawmaker is unenrolling from the party as he launches his campaign to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inNews, Sports
Maine coaches, players bristle at inequities in college lacrosse championships
Women’s Division II and III teams are left out of ‘Championship Weekend’ at Gillette Stadium, raising questions about whether the NCAA is treating all athletes equally.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home prices set a new record in May
Maine homebuyers paid a median of $425,000 in May, just two months after the state recorded the first price decrease in 6 years.