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Troy 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…
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5mDemocrats are already fighting over who blew 2nd District race
Democrats grapple with internal divisions after Paul LePage’s victory in Maine's 2nd District, sparking a finger-pointing blame game over strategy, candidate quality, and the party's future election prospects.
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5mHow the blue wave reached a conservative part of Maine’s White Mountains region
In a stunning upset, Democrat Elizabeth Bosworth flipped a western Maine Senate seat by 50 votes, spearheading a broader trend of legislative pickups driven by intensive grassroots organizing.
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8mIs this the end of the Bangor Mall?
Following the city-ordered condemnation of the Bangor Mall due to code violations, businesses are scrambling to relocate as the owner's history raises doubts about the site's future.
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4mOnly 29% of faculty say they would choose UMaine again
A recent survey reveals UMaine faculty are experiencing extensive stress and a disconnect from leadership following significant budget shortfalls and ongoing fiscal instability at the university.
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4mMaine drought conditions persist despite rainy weekend
As of Monday, Nov. 9, a week-old wildfire along the Maine-New Hampshire border had burned 821 acres and was only 29% contained.