The independent from Freeport, who is under pressure to drop out, says he’ll make an announcement in a few days.
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Feeding artists in rural Maine turns chef’s dream into reality
Marilou Ranta makes a deal with the Libra Foundation’s arts residency program in Monson to fulfill her goal of opening a restaurant.
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With election looming, candidates for governor debate transmission line, non-citizen voting rights
All four expressed concern about Central Maine Power Co.’s plan to run a 145-mile power line through the mountains of western Maine.
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Bangor’s Dead River Co. buys Crowley Energy
No changes are likely for customers of the Brunswick heating fuel provider.
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Groups seek feedback for reshaping conservation after LePage leaves office
The governor often clashed with land-protection groups over Land for Maine’s Future funding, delayed some projects.
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Husband says he’s worried about safety of Sen. Collins after poison threat
He says ‘it’s scary’ that the national political climate has eroded the safety of elected officials, as authorities work to find out who sent a letter to the couple’s Bangor home claiming it contained ricin.
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Man shot by officer is expected to live, Bangor police say
The man appeared to threaten police officers with a weapon when they responded to a report of a domestic disturbance.
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Penobscot County woman pleads guilty to drug trafficking charge
Erica Oliveira, 29, of Hermon conspired with others to distribute heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine, the U.S. attorney says.
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Newport man gets over 13 years in federal prison for drug trafficking
Jamie Akerson, 57, conspired with others to acquire large quantities of heroin and distribute it in central Maine, the U.S. attorney says.
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Writer claimed letter sent to Sen. Collins’ home contained deadly toxin ricin
The senator’s office says parts of the home were quarantined during the investigation but Collins and her husband were spending the night in their home.