Both supporters and opponents of the new law said they weren’t surprised by the wide margin of victory in a referendum vote Tuesday.
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Jared Golden says he won’t seek reelection in 2026
The Lewiston Democrat, who is in his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his decision in an op-ed Wednesday, citing the rise of political polarization, violence and threats.
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Cape Elizabeth man accused of shooting at tow truck
A woman and a 4-month-old were in the truck, police said, but no one was injured in the incident along Longfellow Drive.
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Proposed absentee ballot restrictions doomed voter ID in Maine
One Republican lawmaker said including changes to absentee voting ‘gave the opponents the playbook to beat it.’
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Gorham elementary school evacuated because of gas leak
Narragansett Elementary School students were dismissed early Wednesday.
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Harpswell voters adopt Comprehensive Plan
Voters also approved three town referendum questions.
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Did Gov. Janet Mills veto a bill to protect tribal land from the state? | Fact brief
The governor has at times had a contentious history with the Wabanaki Nations.
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Kelly Sink and Valerie Williams elected to serve on RSU 5 board
Three candidates competed for two seats on the Freeport, Durham and Pownal school board for three-year terms.
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Lisbon voters elect 4 new councilors
Three of the new councilors ran together on a platform to change city governance.
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Maine reshuffles money to pay for heating aid held up by federal shutdown
MaineHousing is temporarily moving $2.2 million from other programs to help some residents pay for heating costs.