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Mainers turn out to make ‘good trouble’ amid political turmoil

by Kelley Bouchard, Ethan Horton, Mark LaFlamme and Drew Johnson July 17, 2025July 18, 2025

Demonstrations honoring late civil rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis take place across the state.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

17-year-old arrested in connection with paddleboarder’s death in Union

by Gillian Graham and Drew Johnson July 17, 2025July 18, 2025

Police have released few details about the killing of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found near Crawford Pond on July 3.

Local & State

CMP using drones and AI to check power lines

by Rory Sweeting July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Central Maine Power is using a combination of drones and human workers to inspect power lines.

Local & State

New Gloucester man helps rehabilitate hundreds of animals

by Rory Sweeting July 17, 2025July 22, 2025

Joshua Sparks, at Sparks’ Ark Animal Services, cares for exotic creatures at his New Gloucester home, and does up to three or four public events each day.

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Harpswell issues warning after great white sharks spotted near Bailey Island

by Gillian Graham July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Maine’s only fatal shark attack took place in the area in 2020, prompting the state to deploy sensors along the coast to track tagged white sharks.

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Collins, King vote against $9B in spending cuts passed by Senate

by KEVIN FREKING and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

The Senate approved, 51-48, President Donald Trump’s request to cut federal spending, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid.