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Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out

by KATE PAYNE, JEFFREY COLLINS and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

Avangrid’s electric utilities in New York, Connecticut, and Maine responded to assistance requests after hurricane left millions without power across the Southeast

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Talk on vagrant birds set for Farmington Oct. 9

September 29, 2024September 26, 2024

FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live talk by Professor Herb Wilson, “Vagrant Birds Seen in Maine.” The free talk is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Thomas Auditorium in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Preble Hall, 173 High St. Wilson will explore some of the research that has been […]

Election 2024, Maine

Millions of dollars are pouring into the 2nd District showdown

by Steve Collins September 29, 2024September 28, 2024

Spending on the hotly contested congressional race will likely exceed $30 million this year.

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Southern Maine police are testing new AI software to write their police reports

by Morgan Womack September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

Both the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Portland Police Department have tried out the tech, which is raising questions about whether it’s cutting-edge or cutting corners.

Election 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Jared Golden’s journey from Leeds to Iraq to Capitol Hill

by Steve Collins September 29, 2024September 28, 2024

The three-term Democrat from Lewiston is an unconventional politician.

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‘We’re suffering here’: Maine families of children with disabilities wait for help

by Eric Russell and Joe Lawlor September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

The Department of Justice this month sued the Mills administration over the state’s services for disabled children. Families hope the legal action is a catalyst for change.