He’s spending three times as much on ads in the U.S. Senate primary as Gov. Janet Mills, who went on the attack this week over her opponent’s old internet comments about sexual assault.
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In Maine’s tight real estate market, some look to home staging to stand out
As competition grows, home sellers are looking for every advantage.
7 seasonal activities showing spring is finally coming to Maine
Ice cream stands, paved paths and early-opening fish shacks tell you winter might finally be over.
Waterville Public Library offers free seeds to patrons through June
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures people selecting vegetable seed varieties for planting this spring.
Waterville man pushes referendum to loosen backyard chicken rules
Leo St. Peter says he plans to gather signatures so voters can decide at a referendum whether to loosen the city’s restrictions on having chickens.
Skowhegan town manager has died, officials say
Nicholas Nadeau began working for the town in June.
Bath Iron Works worker’s union set to strike Monday
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association is protesting the company’s contract offer, which did not meet their demands for better pay, insurance and retirement.
Lewiston lifts boil water order following Sunday’s water main break
Officials say residents in the impacted areas should run their cold water for 5 minutes before use to help flush out the system.
Could an underwater AI-data center come to Maine?
A proposal to put tidal energy turbines and a computer array on the sea floor near Eastport has some locals concerned.
Augusta could have a low-barrier homeless shelter soon. But guardrails are the focus for now.
While city officials support having such a shelter, it’s taking time to work out the details.