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Gubernatorial Primaries, CD2 Democratic Primary Move to Ranked Choice Voting Tabulations

By Libby PalanzaJune 12, 202613 News 1K Views

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday morning that three races are officially moving on to ranked choice voting…

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Social Security Administration to Halt Issuance of Paper Check by the End of the Year

By Libby PalanzaJune 12, 20262 News

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will be completely phasing out the issuance of paper checks by…

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Elon Musk Nears Trillionaire Status as SpaceX IPO Sends Fortune Soaring

By Jon FetherstonJune 12, 20263 News

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Elon Musk is on the verge of becoming the first trillionaire in history, with some reports saying…

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Lewiston Juvenile Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Murder After Arrest With Two Loaded Handguns

By Jon FetherstonJune 12, 20263 News

LEWISTON, Maine – A 16-year-old male is facing multiple charges, including Conspiracy to Commit Murder, after Lewiston Police officers recovered…

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World’s Biggest Steam Locomotive Roaring Coast-to-Coast For America’s 250th

By Ted CohenJune 12, 20265 News

It’s called Big Boy No. 4014. Union Pacific Big Boy 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, is on a run…

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Sailor Killed In Shooting Aboard John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier; Another Sailor In Custody

By Ted CohenJune 12, 20261 News

Two armed sailors guarding an aircraft carrier were involved in a shooting and one of them is dead, officials said.…

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Bangor Woman Help Police Locate Homeless 18-Year-Old Who Stole Her Laptop

By Seamus OthotJune 12, 20265 News

A Bangor woman helped police locate her laptop on Wednesday after it was allegedly stolen out of her car by…

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Portland Parking Meter Rates to Increase July 1

By Jon FetherstonJune 12, 20263 News

PORTLAND, Maine – Portland parking meter rates will increase beginning July 1, 2026, as the city looks to raise additional…

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Congress, States Sound Alarm On Fire Truck Shortage, Investigating Apparatus Supplier Monopoly

By Ted CohenJune 12, 20260 News

A federal and multi-state investigation has begun into the nationwide shortage of new fire trucks and ambulances. What used to…

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30-Year-Old Man Arrested following Break-In at Madison Middle School

By Seamus OthotJune 12, 20262 News

The Somerset Sheriff’s Department arrested a Madison man on Tuesday after he allegedly burglarized a middle school. [RELATED: Lisbon Cannabis…

Anson Traffic Stop Leads to Two Drug Arrests

By Seamus OthotJune 12, 20260 News

A traffic stop in Anson led to two arrests on Tuesday after the Somerset Sheriff’s Department allegedly discovered drugs on…

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Global Markets Surge as Trump Signals Iran Peace Deal May Be Near

By Jon FetherstonJune 12, 20267 News

WASHINGTON – Hopes for a major diplomatic breakthrough in the three-month conflict between the United States and Iran sent global…

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MassGOP Torches Healey, Calls Into Question Her Judgment After Endorsing Graham Platner

By Jon FetherstonJune 12, 20264 News

BOSTON, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Republican Party is sharply criticizing Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey after she publicly endorsed Maine Democratic…

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Graham’s Ex-flames Now Coming Forward To Dish On The Infamous ‘Sperm King,’ Janet Is Secretly Jealous

By Ted CohenJune 11, 202610 News 4K Views

It was only a matter of time before Graham’s exes started telling tales out of school – including the pie-plate…

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National Republicans Warn Against Underestimating Platner’s Electoral Chances and Taking a Collins Victory for Granted

By Seamus OthotJune 11, 20264 News

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) warned against underestimating Graham Platner’s electoral chances in a Wednesday memo following his primary…

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Peru Residents Vote for Draconian Ordinance Imposing HOA Style Property Rules

By Seamus OthotJune 11, 202613 News 6K Views

Peru, Maine, residents voted on Tuesday to saddle themselves with draconian new homeowners association-style rules governing how they use their…

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Platner Dodges MSNBC Question About Additional Damaging Texts Or Embarrassing Pictures Coming Out

By Ted CohenJune 11, 20266 News 1K Views

The presumptive Maine Democrat U.S. Senate nominee is suggesting potential embarrassing pictures or texts may still come out of, from…

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Saco, Thornton Academy Contract Dispute Boils Over Amid Fight Over Student Transfers, School Choice Fears, and Long-Term Stability

By Jon FetherstonJune 11, 20262 News

SACO, MAINE – A long-simmering contract dispute between the Saco School Department and Thornton Academy erupted into public Wednesday as…

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Trump Backs Collins for Reelection Despite Longstanding Tensions, Targets Democrat Graham Platner

By Jon FetherstonJune 11, 20263 News

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed U.S. Senator Susan Collins for reelection, marking a notable political moment…

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Field Notes: Graham Platner & Shenna Bellows Rally

By Independent Opinion ContributorJune 11, 20268 Top News

5/31/26Graham Platner & Shenna Bellows RallyDeering Oaks, Portland, Maine. I was operating on home turf. Deering Oaks is trying very…

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78% of Portland Voters Express Support for $179M School Budget

By Libby PalanzaJune 11, 20262 Top News

On Tuesday, voters in Portland overwhelmingly approved the district’s proposed $179 million school budget, which will be accompanied by a…

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Teddy Daniels: Privilege, Not PTSD, Explains Graham Platner’s Conduct

By Independent Opinion ContributorJune 11, 202611 News 2K Views

Maine Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner has come under heavy fire for his many immoral and vile statements. These include…

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NH 18-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Allegedly Shooting His Sister in the Head

By Seamus OthotJune 11, 20262 News 3K Views

The New Hampshire State Police arrested an 18-year-old on Monday after he allegedly murdered his sister with a gunshot to…

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Rats Get A Reprieve As Maine Pesticide Board Outlaws Rodent Poison

By Ted CohenJune 11, 20267 News 3K Views

If you’ve got a can of rat poison out in the barn, guard it with your life. The rodenticide is…

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Police Arrest Suspect in Clinton Stabbing Incident

By Seamus OthotJune 11, 20262 News

The Clinton Police Department arrested a suspect on Tuesday, one day after he allegedly stabbed someone in Clinton and fled…

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Judge Demands Ex-Patriot Stefon Diggs Detail Relationship With Male Sexual Assault Accuser

By Ted CohenJune 11, 20260 News

Stefon Diggs has been ordered by a judge to explain his relationship with Christopher Blake Griffith in their ongoing legal…

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U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates as Trump Orders New Strikes, Presses for Peace Deal

By Jon FetherstonJune 11, 20260 News

WASHINGTON – Direct conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated dramatically, pushing the Middle East into a highly…

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98.5 The Sports Hub Battles Cancer While Competitor 93.7’s WEEI Battles High Gas Prices

By Ted CohenJune 11, 20260 News

The top two Boston sports radio nets are taking out all the stops to try to attract ratings. It’s an…

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Nicholas “Corn Pop” Blanchard Loses School Board Election to Radical Leftist

By Seamus OthotJune 11, 20262 News

Conservative activist Nicholas “Corn Pop” Blanchard lost his special election for the Augusta School Board’s open at-large seat on Tuesday…

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Sikhs Fighting School Knife Bans, Winning Lawsuits Claiming Religious Rights

By Ted CohenJune 11, 202610 News 4K Views

In Sikhness and in health is the new vow of knife-loving commitment between a northeast school district and its faithful.…

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Lame Boston Globe Gets Harvard Lampoon Award For Failed Headline Of The Century

By Ted CohenJune 11, 20261 News

“Source: Red Sox Not Considering Firing Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow” That’s the actual headline Tuesday on a Boston Globe…

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Boston Red Sox Break 125-Year-Old MLB Record – And Not In A Good Way

By Ted CohenJune 11, 20260 News

New England’s embarrassing 2026 Sox just became the first MLB squad since 1901 to have the first three hitters all…

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Wave Of Unruly Beach Party Takeovers Threatening Safety And Tranquility Along New England Coast

By Ted CohenJune 11, 20263 News

A new summer fad is worrying police – youngsters using online chat rooms to organize massive dangerous beach parties. Cops…

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Maine Ship Launches Tomahawk Cruise Missiles In Support Of Self-defense Strikes Against Iran

By Ted CohenJune 11, 20260 News

U.S. Central Command has released stunning video of a Bath-built warship carrying out multiple strikes in the Iran war. The…

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Portland Police Responded to Nearly 1,500 Calls During First Week of June

By Jon FetherstonJune 11, 20260 News

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland Police officers responded to nearly 1,500 calls for service during the first week of June, according…

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Anti-Platner Website Targets Democratic Senate Candidate After Campaign Fails to Secure Name-Based Domain

By Jon FetherstonJune 11, 20266 News

SULLIVAN, Maine – An apparent digital oversight by Graham Platner’s U.S. Senate campaign has opened the door for a new…

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President Trump Signs $70 Billion Measure Funding ICE Through 2029

By Libby PalanzaJune 11, 20261 Top News

President Donald Trump has signed a $70 billion spending package into law that will fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

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Just Imagine The Outrage From The Left If Republicans Did What Democrats Just Did In Maine

By Ted CohenJune 10, 202616 News 3K Views

Seven in ten of the state’s “liberals” just unapologetically voted for a guy who: √ Has a Nazi tattoo √…

Bangor Homeless Man Arrested for Threatening to Burn a Dog Alive in a Car

By Seamus OthotJune 10, 20266 News

The Bangor Police Department arrested a homeless man on Tuesday after he allegedly doused a truck with gasoline and threatened…

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Sununu Escalates Attacks on Democratic Senate Hopeful Graham Platner

By Maine Wire StaffJune 10, 20260 Top News 1K Views

Republican Senate candidate John E. Sununu intensified his criticism of Democratic activist Graham Platner on Wednesday, dismissing any suggestion that…

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Trump Calls Platner “Worse Than Any Human Being That’s Ever Run for Office”

By Seamus OthotJune 10, 202612 News

President Donald Trump referred to Graham Platner as a thug and speculated that he was the worst person to ever…

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Majority of Mainers Pessimistic About Impact of AI But 51% Report Using It Regularly

By Libby PalanzaJune 10, 20262 News

Roughly three out of five Mainers believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a negative effect on the country over…

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Southern Maine School Principal Issues Verbal Blast At Saco School Bosses, Supt Fires Back

By Ted CohenJune 10, 20264 News 2K Views

A bitter, heretofore-secret contract dispute between a Saco high school and the city’s education leaders has gone public. Superintendent Jeremy…

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Poland Man Charged With Arson After Allegedly Trying to Set Grandfather’s Vehicle on Fire

By Jon FetherstonJune 10, 20262 News

POLAND, Maine — The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating an alleged arson attempt in Poland after a…

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Nantucket Beach Angler Hooks A Great White, Then Frees It To Go About Its Merry Killing Way

By Ted CohenJune 10, 20266 News

Spectacular video online shows a Nantucket surf fisherman catching a great white shark. The fisherman reeled in Jaws on Nantucket’s…

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U.S.-Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates After Ceasefire Breaks Down

By Jon FetherstonJune 10, 20266 News

WASHINGTON – The conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase after a weekend…

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Portland Man Arrested After MDEA Seizes 79 Grams of Crack Cocaine in Drug Trafficking Investigation

By Jon FetherstonJune 10, 20265 News

PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland man is facing multiple aggravated drug trafficking charges after Maine Drug Enforcement Agency agents executed…

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Maine Democrat Gov. Janet Mills Refuses To Concede Crushing U.S. Senate Primary Loss To Graham Platner

By Ted CohenJune 10, 20269 News 2K Views

The state’s two-term-limited governor is still holding out hope she can become the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate. Despite Janet…

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Maine Primary Results Set Stage for High-Stakes Fall Elections as Ranked-Choice Voting Tabulations Begin

By Jon FetherstonJune 10, 20269 News 2K Views

AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine’s 2026 primary elections delivered decisive victories in some races while triggering the state’s ranked-choice voting system…

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Ex-Marine Platner Ambushes Yet-Another Fellow Vet, Accusing Him Of Plagiarism

By Ted CohenJune 9, 202612 News 3K Views

The apparent Maine primary U.S. Senate Democrat nominee is blaming a former Navy SEAL for an allegedly fake memoir. Graham…

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“Welcome Aboard, This Is Your Captain Speaking. I Do Not Have A License But No Worries.”

By Ted CohenJune 9, 20264 News 1K Views

Air Canada has pulled the wings of one of its captains. Well actually he had no wings to pull. The…

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High-Powered Pol Has A Dozen Young Chicks – And It’s Not Graham Platner

By Ted CohenJune 9, 20264 News 2K Views

Maine’s infamous Democrat Senate hopeful, who sexted up to 12 chicks, has a new competitor – Republican JD Vance. The…

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Lewiston Residents Facing Water Rate Hike After Years Without Increase

By Jon FetherstonJune 9, 20264 News

LEWISTON, Maine – Just weeks after Lewiston property owners received revaluation notices, residents are now being warned of another increase…

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July 4’s 250th Independence Celebration Starts A Month Early On Exploding Tennessee Highway

By Ted CohenJune 9, 20261 News

I-75 in Chattanooga turned into an unscheduled fireworks show when a truck loaded with holiday bangers blew up.🔥 The truck…

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Maine Republicans Blast Mills Administration Over Proposed $400 Million Transportation Cuts

By Jon FetherstonJune 9, 202617 News 2K Views

AUGUSTA, Maine – Republican lawmakers are sharply criticizing the Mills administration after Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty informed…

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Boston’s WEEI’s Chris Arcand Blames Losing Sox For Poor Ratings, May Get Booted

By Ted CohenJune 9, 20260 News

The pathetic losing Boston Red Sox are now proving to be as much of a ratings threat to their broadcast…

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Maine Has Semi-Open Primary Elections. What Does That Mean for You?

By Libby PalanzaJune 8, 20267 News 2K Views

Since 2022, independent voters in Maine have had the ability to participate in a political party’s primary election for congressional…

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Trump Renews LePage Endorsement, Predicts Dunlap Will be the Democratic Nominee

By Seamus OthotJune 8, 20262 News 1K Views

President Donald Trump renewed his endorsement of former Governor Paul LePage for congress on Monday, just one day ahead of…

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House Passes Latest Ukraine Aid Bill with Support from Pingree Despite Her Critiscism of Iran War Spending

By Seamus OthotJune 8, 202616 News

Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) joined Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and all but one Democrat in voting to pass yet another…

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National Parks Service Accepting Public Comments on President Trump’s “Independence Arch”

By Libby PalanzaJune 8, 20263 News

The National Parks Service (NPS) is now accepting public comment on President Donald Trump’s proposed “Independence Arch” — a 250-foot…

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Campaign Signs Blanket Maine Ahead of Primary, But Do They Actually Move Votes?

By Jon FetherstonJune 8, 20267 News

AUGUSTA, Maine – As Maine’s June 9 primary comes to a close, campaign signs have once again become a familiar…

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Suspect Shot by Police in Calais After Attacking Them with a Sword

By Seamus OthotJune 8, 20260 News

Law enforcement shot a suspect in Calais on Friday after he allegedly attacked them with a sword while resisting arrest…

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75-Year-Old Kennebunk Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident Involving Firearm

By Seamus OthotJune 8, 20261 News

The Kennebunk Police Department arrested a 75-year-old man on Thursday following an alleged domestic violence incident involving a firearm. [RELATED:…

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Homeless Man Rams Penobscot Deputy’s Cruiser While Fleeing Law Enforcement in Stolen Truck

By Seamus OthotJune 8, 20262 News

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department arrested a homeless man on Thursday after he allegedly rammed into a cruiser during a pursuit…

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Fired CBS Drama Queen Scott Pelley Who Never Served In Military Falsely Claims He’s “Gone To Combat”

By Ted CohenJune 8, 20268 News 1K Views

The 60 Minutes correspondent canned for insubordination now falsely claims he’s a combat veteran. Scott Pelley was asked by New…

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Graham Platner Wasn’t The First Choice When Democrat Socialists Of America Went Searching For A Collins Opponent

By Ted CohenJune 8, 202610 News 3K Views

A pair of socialist candidate recruiters had their eyes on an alternative to Graham Platner when they began looking for…

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Middle East Conflict Escalates as Israel-Iran Fighting Threatens Fragile Ceasefire

By Jon FetherstonJune 8, 20260 News

WASHINGTON – The situation in the Middle East escalated sharply this week after the military conflict between Israel and Iran…

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Collins Addresses Maine VFW Convention, Highlights Support for Veterans Programs

By Jon FetherstonJune 8, 20262 News

NEWRY, Maine – U.S. Sen. Susan Collins addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Maine’s 105th State Convention in…

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Platner Unloads on Trump, Hegseth, Collins at Portland Rally, Avoids Questions on Growing Campaign Controversies

By Jon FetherstonJune 8, 202628 News 2K Views

PORTLAND, Maine — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner delivered a combative and deeply anti-establishment speech Sunday evening at the…

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Penobscot Deputies Searching for Suspects in Eddington Robbery and Stabbing Incident

By Seamus OthotJune 7, 20260 News 1K Views

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department is searching for suspects after an Eddington man was stabbed in the neck during an alleged…

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Maine Goat Brush-Clearing Business Suddenly Ruled Illegal, Owner Claims Scapegoating

By Ted CohenJune 7, 20269 News 4K Views

Heather Lombard for a decade has offered up her goats for clients needing a good brush chomping. Suddenly, Lombard says,…

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The Problem With Having 7 Pastors | The Pastor’s Office Ep. 14

By Travis CareyJune 7, 20260 News

In this episode of the Pastor’s Office Podcast, Travis sits down with elder and ministry leader Jordan Cross (Chief of…

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Bomb Squad and Swat Team Execute Warrant at South Portland Home

By Seamus OthotJune 7, 20263 News 6K Views

The Maine State Police SWAT Team and Portland Bomb Squad responded to execute a high-risk search warrant in South Portland…

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Six Maine Summer Camps Declare Bankruptcy Amid Northeast Holding Company Financial Crisis

By Ted CohenJune 7, 20265 News 25K Views

A half-dozen children’s camps across Maine are among 30 such facilities caught up in a massive northeast bankruptcy filing. Simad…

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Defiant Maine Democrat – Likely U.S. Senate Nominee – Insists He’s Not Quitting The Primary Race

By Ted CohenJune 7, 20267 News 1K Views

Bernie Sanders is afraid Graham Platner may about to be toast. That’s why he posted a lengthy hail-mary tweet over…

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Sen. Susan Collins One of Four Republicans to Vote Against Including SAVE Act in ICE Funding Bill

By Libby PalanzaJune 6, 202621 News 3K Views

Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins was among the four Republicans to vote against a proposal to attach a version of the…

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Editorial: Does Character Still Matter?

By Jon FetherstonJune 6, 202620 News 1K Views

By Jon Fetherston There was a time in American politics when character mattered. Not perfection. Not ideological purity. Not whether…

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Man Sentenced to Just 30 Days in Prison for Sexually Grabbing Two Minors on Flight to Portland

By Seamus OthotJune 6, 202614 News 1K Views

An Indiana man was sentenced to just 30 days in prison on Wednesday after he sexually grabbed two minor girls…

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Jim Jordan Rallies Behind Paul LePage in Old Orchard Beach Congressional Push

By Jon FetherstonJune 6, 20266 News 1K Views

OLD Orchard Beach, Maine – Republican firebrand and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan traveled to Old Orchard Beach on Friday to…

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World Soccer Federation Angers Fans On Eve Of 2026 Tournament Kickoff Over Water Bottles, Ticket Prices

By Ted CohenJune 6, 20261 News

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has gotten off on the wrong foot. Wrong feet, actually. The sponsoring organization first came…

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Maine Sports Fanatic: ‘Disastrous Red Sox Season Due To A Perfect Storm, Lazy Boston Media’

By Ted CohenJune 6, 20261 News

Real-estate appraiser David D. Wilson way up in Levant, Maine is among Sox fans across New England trying to figure…

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Juvenile on Probation Arrested With Loaded Handgun in Lewiston as Youth Violence Crisis Deepens

By Jon FetherstonJune 6, 20269 News

LEWISTON, Maine – Another juvenile has been arrested in Lewiston while allegedly carrying a loaded handgun, the latest incident fueling…

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Elderly, Lost Joe Biden Crashes Wife’s Book Kickoff, Awkwardly Blurts Out Weird Question

By Ted CohenJune 6, 20264 News 1K Views

√ Jill Biden says she was “absolutely shocked” that Kamala lost, which is a window into how out of touch…

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Former Lewiston Councilor’s Social Media Campaign Sparks Backlash After Educator Cleared Following Review of Full Video

By Jon FetherstonJune 6, 20260 News 3K Views

LEWISTON, Maine – A former Lewiston city councilor is facing growing criticism after a local educator was temporarily placed on…

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Questions Mount Around Maine Absentee Ballot System After Thousands of Duplicate Records and Accepted Ballots Vanish During State Outage Just Days before Primary

By Jon FetherstonJune 5, 202629 News 8K Views

On the morning of Tuesday, June 2 — exactly one week before the June 9 primary, and with in-person absentee…

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Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins Casts 10,000th Consecutive Roll Call Vote in Washington

By Libby PalanzaJune 5, 202612 News

Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins (R) cast her 10,000th consecutive roll call vote Thursday, marking a major milestone in her unbroken…

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Maine DOT Planning to Cut Up To $400 Million in Projects Amid Budget Woes

By Seamus OthotJune 5, 20260 News

The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning to cut up to $400 million worth of construction and upgrade projects…

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Penobscot Deputy Forced to Use Narcan to Resuscitate Infant in Cardiac Arrest Suffering from Drug Overdose

By Seamus OthotJune 5, 20266 News 3K Views

A Penobscot County Sheriff’s Supervisor saved an infant’s life on Sunday after he discovered the baby suffering from an alleged…

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Pro-Collins Pac Internal Poll Shows Her Tied with Platner As More Controversies Continue to Plague the Democrat

By Seamus OthotJune 5, 202611 News

A new internal poll conducted on behalf of the Pine Tree Results PAC, working to elect Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine),…

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U.S. Embassy in China Sends Strong Message Against CCP Violence in Chinese-Language Post Commemorating Tiananmen Square Massacre

By Seamus OthotJune 5, 20263 News

The U.S. government sent a strong message to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Thursday with a barrage of messages…

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SCOTUS Green Lights Use of Map Favoring Republicans for Upcoming Alabama Primary Election

By Libby PalanzaJune 5, 20261 News

The United States Supreme Court has ruled to allow Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans for the upcoming…

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Maine Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Admin Challenging Multi-Million Dollar Deal to End Offshore Wind Development

By Libby PalanzaJune 5, 202611 News

Seven states, including Maine, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over one of its deals to end an…

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Red Sox Solve A Major Problem – By Sending Failed Starter Down To The Minors

By Ted CohenJune 5, 20260 News

Brayan Bello is a former pitcher for the Double A Sea Dogs in Portland, Maine. It’s too little too late…

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Turner Cannabis Shop Burglarized For Third Time in One Month With Suspects Still at Large

By Seamus OthotJune 5, 20261 News

The Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department is requesting public assistance in locating two suspects who allegedly burglarized a Turner cannabis shop on…

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Pittston Man Wanted on 2025 Stalking Charges

By Seamus OthotJune 5, 20261 News

U.S. Marshals assisted the Kennebec Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday in arresting a fugitive wanted for failing to appear for sentencing…

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House Passes Resolution to End Iran War, Trump Calls the Vote “Meaningless”

By Seamus OthotJune 5, 20261 News

The U.S. House voted narrowly on Wednesday in favor of a war powers resolution to end the Iran War with…

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Platner Says No Credible Sexual Assault Claims Are Coming as New York Times Report Raises New Questions

By Ted CohenJune 5, 20269 News

Platner pooh-poohs explosive rumors, while mother-in-law brands sexting allegations as “bulls*it.” Maine’s presumptive Democrat U.S. Senate candidate has assured national…

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Former Maine ‘Whaling Wall” Artist Files Suit Against World Cup For Painting Over Texas Mural

By Ted CohenJune 5, 20262 News

Whale “conservationist” Robert Wyland is suing the world football association for failing to “conserve” one of his whaling murals. Wyland,…

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Bellows, Warren and Pingree Stand by Graham Platner as New York Times Report Raises Further Questions About His Treatment of Women

By Jon FetherstonJune 5, 202610 News

PORTLAND, Maine – Prominent Democratic leaders Shenna Bellows, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Hannah Pingree have publicly embraced Graham Platner…

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Former Partners Describe Alleged Violent Conduct by Senate Candidate Graham Platner

By Maine Wire StaffJune 4, 202614 Politics 2K Views

New allegations about Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s past conduct emerged this week after a New York Times report…

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