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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regular gas tops $4, premium over $5 in Maine amid severe Trump Iran threats
The statewide cost of gas has risen to its highest point in years as the conflict in Iran grips the global oil market.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Janet Mills releases her policy platform. Here’s how it differs from Platner’s.
Until Tuesday, the 2-term incumbent governor had largely focused on persuading voters she is electable and will stand up to President Donald Trump.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News
Skowhegan Indian sculpture has a new owner
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce is passing the torch to a nonprofit launched by local café owner Joe Almand.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
Why were MaineCare services for children altered without public conversation? | Opinion
Quiet changes could have serious consequences for young people with behavioral health conditions.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Senate votes to keep controversial data privacy bill alive
LD 1822, which was rejected in the House of Representatives last week, passed the Senate 18-14 Monday night.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Winter’s back in Maine on Tuesday, but spring is expected to make a quick comeback
A dusting to 2 inches of snow is expected on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, but warmer temperatures are on the horizon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L.Bean’s Japan collection makes first landing in Maine
After more than 30 years, the retailer is finally selling its Japanese designs in the US, including at its flagship store in Freeport.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Pittsfield woman accused of assaulting child
Police arrested the woman Saturday after responding to a report she had assaulted her son a few days prior, court records state.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Politics
Bill to merge Capitol, state police fails in Maine House
Michael Sauschuck, the Department of Public Safety’s commissioner, had proposed for the Maine State Police to consume the Capitol Police by attrition.