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Hannah Pingree taps former GOP state senator and a tribal leader to build her Cabinet
Governor-elect Hannah Pingree appoints bipartisan leaders Roger Katz and Maulian Bryant to co-chair her transition committee, signaling a collaborative approach to her upcoming administration and…
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3mHouse Democrats pick Ambureen Rana of Bangor as new assistant leader
The second-term rep previously served on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, which sets the state budget.
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6mJerry Koosman, who got final out in Miracle Mets’ World Series win, dies
Legendary Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman, the hero of the 1969 World Series and a two-time 20-game winner, has passed away at the age of 83.
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4mEllsworth businessman picked for office after years of trying
After two decades of unsuccessful campaigns, controversial Ellsworth businessman John Linnehan finally secures a seat on the local school board, marking a significant turn in his political career.
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5mA brutal sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, the S&P 500 tumbles 4.4%
Wall Street faces a brutal sell-off as AI-related stocks plummet amid concerns over rising costs, construction delays, and potential political headwinds following midterm election results.
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2mWildfire near Maine border grows to about 1,000 acres
A 1,000-acre wildfire near the Maine-New Hampshire border remains only 11% contained as crews battle the blaze in difficult, steep terrain amid dry, drought-stricken conditions.