A Collins ad from an outside group seeks to boost Maine’s senior senator, who is facing a high-profile 2026 reelection battle and low approval ratings.
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Why Jared Golden’s potential successors are running to the left of him on ICE
The three chief Democratic contenders are all positioning themselves as more progressive than U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, who is not seeking reelection to the 2nd-District seat representing Maine in the House of Representatives.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Waterville council OKs 6-month moratorium on mobile home park lot rental increases
The Waterville City Council took a first step to approve a 6-month moratorium on increasing lot rental costs for mobile home parks, allowing the city time to consider developing an ordinance dealing with proposed increases.
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Fire destroys Oakland house and camper trailer, displacing 4 people
Firefighters from Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, Rome, Smithfield and Fairfield fire departments worked at the scene and the Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Oakland voters approve $3.95 million municipal budget
Voters at Oakland’s annual town meeting Tuesday night approved a $3.95 million municipal budget, passing all 23 warrant articles.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Proposed autism registry is ‘dangerous,’ Maine disability rights activists say
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping autism study that will use private medical records from federal and commercial databases.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire that destroyed Unity flower shop, home believed to have been caused by cat
The fire reported at 6:51 a.m. Saturday on Depot Street drew firefighters from 12 towns, according to a fire official.
Posted inCommunity
Oxford academy postpones dinner, show
Oxford Hills Christian Academy in Oxford has postponed its annual Comedy Night Dinner from this Saturday to March 1, due to the expected snowstorm.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Contractor seriously injured in Sappi mill accident
A contractor working at the Sappi Somerset Mill in Skowhegan fell through a roof opening Friday and suffered serious injuries, according to a Sappi official.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
The gift of giving is the best gift of all
Having the privilege of handing out $100 bills to deserving strangers just before Christmas and seeing their reactions was more heartwarming than receiving any physical gift, Amy Calder writes.