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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins talks on the Senate floor about her predecessor, U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith. " data-image-caption=" Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins talks on the Senate floor about her predecessor, U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith. "…
Former Gov. Paul LePage declares victory in the 2nd Congressional District election Wednesday in Bangor. The race has not been called by The Associated Press, with LePage and State Auditor Matt Dunlap neck and neck. (Ethan Horton/Staff Writer) " data-image-caption=" Former Gov. Paul LePage declares victory in the 2nd…
Tanks loom at the end of Forest Ave in South Portland. A report released by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection says air quality in South Portland has higher than recommended levels of benzene, a known carcinogen. (Derek Davis/Staff photographer) " data-image-caption=" Tanks at the end of Forest Avenue in…
American registered voters reportedly managed to come up to about 50% of eligible voters casting a ballot during this midterm election cycle. Fifty percent didn’t even bother to vote. That means there were no winners in this election except for the politicians. The losers are the American people, the free and the…
I’m writing in response to the letter of Nov. 5 regarding the abolition of the Electoral College. A constitutional amendment is required to get rid of the Electoral College. Three-fourths (38) of the states would have to ratify the amendment. What’s in it for them? With the Electoral College, smaller states, such as…
Bethany Thibeault, of Harpswell Neck, marks her ballot at Harpswell Community School on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Thibeault was first in line to vote on Tuesday morning. (Bisi Cameron Yee photo) " data-image-caption=" Bethany Thibeault, of Harpswell Neck, marks her ballot at Harpswell Community School on Tuesday, Nov. 3…
Nate Losier investigates a graveyard known as the Samuel Todd Lot, a historic family burial plot located in the Toddville area of York, on Monday. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Nate Losier investigates a graveyard known as the Samuel Todd Lot, a historic family burial plot located in the…
Staff Sgt. Andrew Gregory, a night systems instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 Detachment A, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, instructs live fire shooting drills in a UH-1N Huey during exercise Gunslinger 22 at Smoky Hill Range, Kansas on June 17, 2022. Exercise…
California deputies recovered a dinosaur stolen from a Sinclair gas station after finding it with a bag over its head.
Kemp's ridley sea turtles built nearly 700 nests on Texas beaches in 2026 — a big increase over the previous year, the National Park Service said.
The Northern Taurid meteor shower is expected to peak by Thursday, with minimal light pollution from the moon.
The owner has 30 days to rehabilitate the vacant, collapsing structure under a city demolition order.
NASA is inviting students across the country to help design its planned moon base, with $1 million in prizes up for grabs.
Taxpayers rail against recent property assessments, seek up to $7 million in abatements as a budget shortfall and recall threat loom.
Some Mainers travel hours each week for the liturgy, which has a fraught history in the church.
Governor Mills and New England leaders urge Congress to increase LIHEAP funding by $3 billion as Maine faces high heating oil prices with winter approaching.