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Business, Local & State, News

Roughly 150 workers laid off as Woodland Pulp faces temporary shutdown

by Sydney Richelieu November 8, 2025November 9, 2025

The downsizing reflects a global drop in demand for hardwood pulp.

Local & State, Nation & World, News

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

by David A. Lieb, Michael Casey, Scott Bauer and Mike Catalini Associated Press November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Graham Platner hires progressive advocate as new campaign manager

by Drew Johnson November 7, 2025November 8, 2025

Ben Chin, deputy director for the Maine People’s Alliance, joins a campaign that has hit some hurdles after a fast start.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Westbrook City Council election decided by 7 votes is headed for a recount

by Press Herald staff report November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Elizabeth Eisele McLellan requested the recount after the initial tally had her narrowly losing to Gary Rairdon in the race for an at-large council seat.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine House speaker endorses Hannah Pingree in governor’s race

by Rachel Ohm November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Ryan Fecteau says he is supporting Pingree in a crowded race that also includes several other prominent Democrats.

Health, Local & State, News

Mills says Maine SNAP recipients will receive full November benefits after USDA decides to issue funding

by Drew Johnson November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it is moving to release the benefits even as the Trump administration appeals court decisions compelling it to fully fund the program.