The mosquitoes are the first in Maine to test positive for any mosquito-borne virus this year, state health officials say.
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The 11 can’t-miss films at the Camden International Film Festival
The festival, now in its second decade, brings together the best nonfiction filmmaking from around the globe — and from right here in Maine.
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Portland mayor says city may not be required to work with ICE, despite federal grant terms
Mark Dion says a temporary injunction bars the federal government from making cooperation with immigration officials a condition for funding airport upgrades.
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Case of teen charged in Union paddleboarder’s death is no longer public
The 17-year-old suspect is charged with murder in the death of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor.
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Maine’s drought conditions are getting worse
Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine remain in a moderate drought.
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Concerts in West K! series welcomes Irish fiddler for Kennebunk performance
Kevin Burke will make a solo appearance Sept. 13 at the Brick Store Museum.
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Kennebunk Free Library reveals September’s featured artist
The library also announced it is accepting applications to exhibit in 2026.
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Taking a close look at Maine property taxes | Joe Rafferty
Much has been said about “sticker shock” in recent years — that feeling of your eyes widening when you see the new price of eggs, gas or back to school items. Affordability has been a real challenge, and one I’ve been focused on addressing in the Legislature. And for many families and older Mainers, there’s […]
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Mainers like absentee voting. Question 1 would make that option harder.
The November referendum has been framed around requiring voter ID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.
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York artist chased his dreams of Major League Baseball. Now he hopes to inspire others.
Micah Johnson’s art has been on the cover of Time magazine, on baseball cards and caps. Now he’s writing and illustrating a middle grade novel.
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