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Republican Ron Russell will run his 2nd longshot race against Chellie Pingree

Russell had 54.1% of votes to 45.9% for Joshua Pietrowicz of New Gloucester at 12:37 a.m. Wednesday.

Close Democratic primary in Maine’s swing district heads to ranked-choice count

Former political operative Jordan Wood of Auburn led Bangor state Sen. Joe Baldacci and State Auditor Matt Dunlap in early returns.

Marquis named to Stonehill dean's list

EASTON, Massachusetts — Ethan Marquis, a member of Stonehill College’s Class of 2029 from Hampden, has been named to the spring 2026 dean’s list. To qualify for this honor, undergraduate students must have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher with a minimum of 12 credits from courses graded with standard letter […]

Florida woman gets jail time in Maine prison kickback scheme

Melanie High, 70, of Fort Lauderdale, will serve two years of probation and must pay $100,000 in restitution.

I asked 4 Maine lure makers for their best catches. Here's what caught them.

While many anglers rely on live smelts, tandem streamer flies or classic lures, several Maine companies are producing lures that catch plenty of fish of their own.