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Tribal food pantries look to hunters as SNAP cuts hit home across Maine

by Reuben M. Schafir November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Tribes are expanding pantry hours, adding workers and using alternative sources to stock their shelves.

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Catch up on Maine statewide and town-by-town results for the 2025 election

November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Real-time statewide and town-by-town results for Maine’s 2025 election. Use the navigation below to view maps and results for each race.

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High winds knock out power to thousands across Maine

by Drew Johnson November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Central Maine Power reported about 15,000 customers without power early Tuesday evening, after over 28,000 were without power at one time during the day.

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See historical photos of former Vice President Dick Cheney in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Cheney, who died Monday, visited Maine multiple times, including on the campaign trail in 2000 and again as vice president in 2002.

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First phases get preliminary approval for Gorham fairways development

by Robert Lowell November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Troiano Properties, the developer, received preliminary approval from the Planning Board for Phases 1-5 that total 515 housing units.

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Saco passes emergency moratorium on mobile home rent increases

by Sydney Richelieu November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

After hearing from residents, Saco officials approved a moratorium to help those living in mobile home parks.

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A Westbrook legend of the street is dead

by Robert Lowell November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Hawkins, a regular on the city streets, dies at age 56.

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Gorham Notes: Town Council schedules Nov. 10 special meeting

by Robert Lowell November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Gorham Town Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, in the board’s chambers at the Municipal Center, 75 South St. The newly elected town councilors will be sworn in following a reorganizational meeting at 6 p.m. to fill board leadership. Its regular monthly meeting, normally scheduled on the first […]