The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
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The best places to enjoy foliage in central Maine
The best ways to see the fall colors.
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Former Maine Capitol Police chief agrees to deal over Hallowell bar scuffle
Matthew Clancy will pay a $300 fine and avoid additional punishment if he engages in treatment, refrains from possessing alcohol and otherwise stays out of trouble for 9 months.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture
Shouldn’t it be easier to get to Canada from here? | Column
The proposal to bring back the Scotia Prince doesn’t appear to offer much convenience for the cost.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Dunlap, LePage debate for first time in 2nd Congressional District race
While Democrat Matt Dunlap and Republican Paul LePage differed on most topics, both argued their agendas would be more effective in meeting a common goal: improving affordability.
Posted inMaine colleges, News, Sports
Three Maine football storylines to follow against Sacred Heart
The Black Bears, still looking for their second win of the season after four straight losses, host the Pioneers on Saturday.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, News, Politics
Would ‘Medicare for All’ increase federal spending by roughly $3 trillion annually? | Fact brief
A recent analysis also estimated that the idea could reduce U.S. health spending by more than $1 trillion a year and save thousands of lives.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine DHHS awards child development grant to out-of-state, private equity-backed firm
Maine Roads to Quality, affiliated with the University of Southern Maine, is at risk of closing after a state contract it’s had for decades is given to a private company from New York that plans to embrace AI in its work.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Mainers are stretched thin. In Oxford County, many can’t afford enough food.
Every day, thousands of residents face the hardest financial choices, as households struggle to afford basic expenses.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
New York man sentenced in St. Albans marijuana grow house mortgage fraud
Ken Yiu was sentenced to time served — 1 day in prison — and 3 years of supervised release.