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Voters narrowly reject moving the Penobscot County Jail out of Bangor

Penobscot County residents narrowly rejected a referendum to relocate the local jail, forcing commissioners to restart planning for the facility's future after a tight 60-vote margin.

UMaine asks faculty to retire to address $19M budget shortfall

To combat a projected $19 million budget shortfall, the University of Maine is offering eligible faculty members a voluntary retirement incentive equivalent to their base salary.

Teen does not enter plea in 1st adult court appearance in slaying of paddleboarder

Nineteen-year-old Deven Young appeared in adult court to face murder charges regarding the 2025 death of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was discovered following a paddleboarding trip.

New library rules haven’t been justified

This critique questions the transparency of proposed state library regulations, urging officials to clarify whether they aim to address operational errors or simply reduce costs through consolidation.

I was inside Collins’ campaign in its final hours. Here’s what I saw.

A veteran photojournalist gains rare, intimate access to Senator Susan Collins' private hotel suite on election night, capturing the quiet, human moments behind a career-defining concession.