Mainers began voting early Monday and can do so for any reason through Oct. 29, with ballots featuring high-profile midterm election contests alongside local races.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
Kennebec County Jail correctional officer indicted on sexual assault charges
Investigators say Nicholas Fellows had sexual contact with an inmate under his supervision earlier this year.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
8 Maine events include John Mellencamp musical, ABBA tribute
Good Theater presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Stevens Square Theater in Portland.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, News, Things to Do
Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Things to Do
6 things to do in central Maine this week
Two tribute bands in Waterville; giant pumpkins in Damariscotta; classic literature on stage in Skowhegan; local craft beer, brats and more in Gardiner; and Fall Maple Fest events to be held statewide.
Posted inBusiness, Politics
Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on him
High gas prices, rising inflation and escalating trade wars have taken a toll on the industry.
Posted inNews, Politics
How Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins are turning a mundane part of their jobs into a reelection pitch
Strategists in both parties still view Maine’s US Senate race as a tossup.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Goodfellas moves across the bridge to former Taylor’s Drug Store location in Madison
The restaurant was previously located on Main Street in Anson.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
USDA considers adapting farm-style safety net for fishermen
Federal agriculture officials talked to Maine lobstermen about expanding crop insurance to cover fishing revenue losses.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Democrats launch $3.4M corruption-focused ad campaign against Susan Collins
As Election Day nears, WinSenate’s campaign aims to weaken Collins’ political strength of bringing federal money to Maine.