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Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries

Mainers can now request absentee ballots for this November’s presidential election

by Nick Song, Maine Public August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Maine offers no-excuse absentee voting, meaning all voters can cast their ballot absentee without providing a reason.

Maine shellfish harvesting ground shut down over fecal contamination fears

by Nick Song, Maine Public August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

CMP seeks to waive requirement that could affect parent company’s acquisition

by Nick Song, Maine Public July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Police and Courts

Family sues over fentanyl overdose death at Cumberland County Jail

by Nick Song, Maine Public July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Expanded MaineCare coverage saved Maine hospitals $126M during pandemic

by Nick Song, Maine Public July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Maine sewers released 745M gallons of untreated wastewater last year

by Nick Song, Maine Public July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Half of Maine’s emergency medical personnel haven’t taken required Narcan training

by Nick Song, Maine Public June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Solar eclipse greatly boosted tourism spending in Maine

by Nick Song, Maine Public June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Amtrak’s Rockland expansion halted after railway ceases operation

by Nick Song, Maine Public June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

Matinicus Island’s new $11M ferry is almost ready for delivery

by Nick Song, Maine Public May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

High School Sports

Maine high school students can now play on sports teams according to their gender identity

by Nick Song, Maine Public May 16, 2024May 16, 2024

Coffee By Design signs labor agreement with baristas

by Nick Song, Maine Public April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

Citizen scientists in Maine collect eclipse data and make astronomy more equitable

by Nick Song, Maine Public April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Popular dairy farm joins growing chorus opposing Gorham Connector

by Nick Song, Maine Public March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

The 4.5-mile-long Gorham Connector has won support from Gorham, Scarborough, South Portland and Westbrook.

Turnpike Authority to hold public meeting on Gorham Connector construction

by Nick Song, Maine Public March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Maine’s lighthouses could be designated as threatened heritage sites

by Nick Song, Maine Public March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Eimskip attributes the loss to changing trans-Atlantic shipping rates.

Eimskip revenues declined by nearly a third last year

by Nick Song, Maine Public February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

More than 17 Maine girls have advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout, including Kaylin Grogg who achieved that in just two years.

5 years after admitting girls, Scouts BSA in Maine faces new challenges

by Nick Song, Maine Public February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

DraftKings and Caesars Sportsbook paid out about $2.5 million in winnings for Maine bets for Super Bowl LVIII.

Mainers wagered $3.5M for 1st Super Bowl since launch of online sports betting

by Nick Song, Maine Public February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

The crew member turned on the autopilot, which navigated the Tara Lynn II into shallow water, where it ran aground and was pounded by the storm.

Crew member fell asleep while piloting Maine fishing boat wrecked in weekend storm

by Nick Song, Maine Public January 18, 2024January 18, 2024