Jackson, a Democrat from Allagash who served 20 years in the Maine Legislature, said in March that he was exploring a possible run for the office.
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French bakery to open in Hallowell on Memorial Day weekend
Belle Boulangerie is owned by Ukrainian Galyna Syrota, who formerly owned a popular bakery under the same name in Sebec.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Maine State Library layoffs, closures part of national trend after Trump order
Maine has laid off a fifth of its staff and temporarily closed its state library after not receiving the remainder of its annual funding
Posted inNation & World, News
Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
The 82-year-old former president was diagnosed Friday, his office said.
Posted inMaine
Maine State Police bloodhound finds missing Palermo child
The 5-year-old, who has autism, was safely located in waist-deep water in a swamp Friday, police said.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Some Maine criminal records would automatically be sealed under bill before Legislature
Supporters say it’s about time. Opponents want to see more research, and say the bill contradicts findings of a recent committee that recommended further study.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s public transportation options are limited. Lawmakers would like to change that.
Public transit options currently meet only about 11% of the state’s total transportation needs, according to a recent report.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Nation & World, News, Sports
Rafael Devers snaps Red Sox skid with 1st career walk-off homerun
Leading off the bottom of the ninth, Rafael Devers turned a Pierce Johnson 2-1 curveball into the first walk-off home run of his career.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine fabric, crafts shops fill the void left after retailer Joann’s bankruptcy
Local store owners say they have already seen new customers coming in to shop for fabric, yarn and other craft supplies.
Posted inMaine
Providers fear Medicaid cuts could worsen Maine’s health care access crisis
Tens of thousands of residents in the state could lose health insurance under the budget proposal before Congress.