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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah college event
Officials say a person of interest is in custody in the shooting of the 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA.
Gov. Mills mum on reports that she is interviewing staff for a Senate campaign
During a visit to Sanford on Wednesday, the governor again said that she is ‘seriously considering’ a run for U.S. Senate, but did not address media reports from Washington, D.C., that she is interviewing for staff.
Portland Rugby Club will finally have a home — in Scarborough
Southern Maine’s first dedicated rugby pitch should be playable by next spring.
Cape Elizabeth prepares to combat climate change
After two years of studies, workshops and surveys, the Town Council approved a climate action plan.
Bette Davis’ former home in Cape Elizabeth sells for $13.4M
The purchase of the nearly 8-acre property — which features a 7,600-square-foot home, a guest house and almost a quarter-mile of ocean frontage — is Maine’s priciest home sale in at least a decade, according to a broker.
Main Street improvements considered for Kennebunk
Town officials have begun working on a redesign of downtown to make it safer and more accessible for cars and pedestrians.
‘Somebody Feed Phil’ star delivers unabashed kindness to Portland
Duckfat, Len Libby and Palace Diner got shout-outs from the creator of the sitcom ‘Everybody Loves Raymond.’
New town office question is back on the ballot in Kennebunkport
After the proposal for a new office failed at the polls in 2023, voters will have the opportunity to approve a new location.
Do forests cover nearly 90% of Maine land? | Fact brief
Maine boasts the highest percentage of forest coverage of any U.S. state.