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6 days ago

Firefighters Union Touts Collins Endorsement, Quietly Backs Pingree

Collins joined top union members in person to tout their backing.

6 days ago

Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a ‘creep’

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins distanced herself from a new radio ad attacking Democratic opponent Troy Jackson as a “freak” and a “creep” because “he has two kids with his cousin,” saying Wednesday that it should be taken down.

6 days ago

Maine heating oil prices hit another record high

Heating oil prices hit another record high this week in Maine.

7 days ago

Conservation and Tribal Groups Continue Legal Fight Over Signs at Acadia National Park

Thirty markers have been removed from Acadia under a Trump administration campaign.

1 week ago

Women’s Group Endorses Troy Jackson

It was the first ever Senate endorsement for the Maine Women’s Lobby.

1 week ago

Biddeford Blocks City Workers from Cooperating with ICE

The ordinance will take effect on Nov. 19

1 week ago

Man who prompted shelter-in-place in Rumford arrested by U.S. Marshals

A Lewiston man who was considered armed and dangerous was arrested Tuesday.

1 week ago

Crews respond to all-hands fire in Scarborough

There were no serious injuries after an all-hands fire in Scarborough Wednesday morning.

1 week ago

Maine Governor Candidates Stress Their Priorities at Portland Chamber Forum

The forum was part of the Chamber’s "Eggs & Issues" breakfast series

1 week ago

Maine Hospice Council Closing After 35 Years

The organization indicated it was closing down due to a lack of funding.

1 week ago

Joe Manchin to Campaign with Sen. Collins in Maine Wednesday

Manchin is joining Collins in Androscoggin County

1 week ago

Hannaford app and website back online after suspected cyber breach

Hannaford's website and app are back online after a week.

1 week ago

Police ask for details about vehicle involved in construction zone accident in Pittsfield

Police are asking for information after a crash in a work zone on I-95 in Pittsfield sent a construction worker to the hospital last week.

1 week ago

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal of Maine 72-Hour Waiting Period to Buy Guns

The gun rights groups were seeking to overturn an appeals court decision.

1 week ago

Maine State Police Investigating Infant Death Involving Dog in Livermore Falls

Police say the incident happened last Thursday.

1 week ago

New trail offers handicap-accessible glimpse of Maine wildlife in Falmouth

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday to celebrate the opening of the Maine Audubon's new trail at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth.

1 week ago

Penobscot County man accused of setting 2 fires

A Medway man is accused of setting fire to his camper and vehicle.

1 week ago

Authorities seeking Oxford County man who went missing in August

The search continues for an Oxford County man who was reported missing in August.

1 week ago

Jackson Won’t Apologize for Telling Collins to ‘Shut Up’ after Protester Interrupted Maine Senate Debate

The New York Times said the protester is a 19-year-old student at Bowdoin College

1 week ago

WGAN and Bill Dodge Auto Group partner for annual Hot Rods & Heroes Car Show

The event aims to raises funds for Veterans Forward Maine.

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Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast.

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The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.