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‘Dixie’ map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1M at auction
A historic, hand-drawn map of the Mason-Dixon Line, a defining symbol of pre-Civil War division in America, was auctioned in Asheville for a remarkable $950,000 to an anonymous buyer.
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5mState funding is lagging behind the UM System’s growing costs
Despite record-breaking state funding, the University of Maine System faces severe budget shortfalls due to inflation, rising operational costs, and stagnant tuition revenue, forcing difficult campus-wide cutbacks.
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4mMagician encourages kids to persevere through adversity
Magician and speaker Caleb Morgan inspires Maine students to overcome adversity by blending captivating illusions with personal stories of resilience, encouraging children to persevere through life's challenges.
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4mWhistleblower claims Brewer defense company wanted to illegally sell goods
A Maine defense contractor faces a lawsuit from a former compliance officer who alleges he was wrongfully fired after questioning the legality of a ballistic armor deal.
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8mBrewers win 1st World Series title in franchise history
The Milwaukee Brewers secured their first-ever World Series title with a decisive 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, capping off a historic 2026 season for the franchise.
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5mSenate skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent
The Senate is unlikely to pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent this year, as lawmakers express concerns over dark winter mornings despite pressure from President Trump.