Maine is still the most heating-oil dependent state in the country, but a growing share of Mainers are sourcing heat from electricity and other types of fuel.
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Meet the candidates on the ballot in Cape Elizabeth
In November, residents will vote to fill two Town Council and school board positions.
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Why this federal shutdown could be different for Maine
Unlike in the past, the state has not received any details about which departments or services would be affected, Gov. Janet Mills said.
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Biddeford residents call for special city meeting about University of New England pier
The meeting will allow residents to air grievances about the controversial project in front of the City Council.
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L.L.Bean and Noah Kahan collaborate again
The collection includes a line of dog products and several apparel options.
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Biddeford schools to honor influential community members
Biddeford educator Joyce Tarpy and photographer Maureen Grandmaison will be recognized at the Pillars of Pride event this month.
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McCambridge, challenger Sleight to square off in Westbrook Ward 1 race
Westbrook’s municipal election is Nov. 4.
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How Brunswick High School is trying to manage artificial intelligence
New rules pertain strictly to generative artificial intelligence, technology that can produce original content based on patterns and data that the technology has been trained on.
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Yarmouth, North Yarmouth will decide whether to replace water charter. Why?
Voters in the towns will be asked whether to repeal and replace their water district’s guiding document on Nov. 4 in an effort to modernize it.
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Rairdon, McLellan face off in Westbrook City Council race
Two candidates seeking the at-large, three-year seat.