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Lewiston is latest Maine city to restrict syringe programs
Lewiston voters have passed a referendum to reinstate strict one-for-one needle exchange limits, sparking debate between local public health advocates and residents concerned about community syringe…
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5mTroy Jackson inherits Susan Collins’ seat but not her federal funding clout
As Senator-elect Troy Jackson prepares for Washington, Maine faces potential declines in federal earmark funding following the departure of influential Appropriations Committee leader Senator Susan Collins.
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3mPatriots’ offense regresses with Maye’s second 3-interception game
The Patriots suffered a disappointing 45-27 loss to the Packers, marked by turnovers and struggles, as quarterback Drake Maye looks to improve consistency amid ongoing team injuries.
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6mMore than blue wave swept away Susan Collins
Susan Collins’ long Senate career ended due to a national blue wave and her struggling reputation as an institutionalist during the volatile, polarizing era of Donald Trump.
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3mWhat happens next in Penobscot County Jail move vote
Penobscot County faces uncertainty as officials determine the certification process for a failed jail relocation referendum, leaving the future of the $80 million project in limbo.
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7mShrimp farm, self-driving planes among ideas pitched for Bucksport site
Bucksport's long-vacant paper mill site attracts diverse industrial interest—from shrimp farms to data centers—yet the property remains dormant as ownership hurdles and local development concerns persist.