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Wiscasset gallery exhibits variety of art in ‘Made in Maine’ show
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 27, 2025
The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset opens its last exhibition of the season, “Made in Maine,” on Thursday, Aug. 28, showing work by member artists from throughout the state. “Made in Maine,” which runs through Oct. 18, is...
Susan Collins heckled at Maine ribbon-cutting to delight of leftist challenger as pivotal Senate race heats up
Fox News
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August 27, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joins 'The Brian Kilmeade Show’ on Fox Radio to discuss Democratic obstruction of President Donald Trump’s civilian nominees and how the president’s spending bill could impact the U.S. economy. NEWYou can...
'We want him back': Maine Legends soccer player detained by ICE in Scarborough
WGME - Maine
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LEWISTON (WGME) -- A Maine Legends soccer player was detained by ICE in Scarborough last week. Malunda Destino is from Angola and is a starting defender for Maine’s semi-pro soccer team competing in the United Premier League. The season is just...
8 Investigates looking into dam infrastructure legislation in Maine
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 27, 2025
Legislation signed by the governor will allow some Hancock County towns to decide whether or not they want to be responsible for dam infrastructure. "There's all kinds of different forms and ways to maintain dams. These particular dams haven't...
Maine’s ‘Ms. Rachel’ Back for Season 2, Netflix Confirms
Q106.5 - Maine
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August 27, 2025
One of the most famous and recognizable names from Maine officially has a premiere date for Season 2 of her Netflix show. Every generation of kids seems to have a special figure to look up to and learn from, and for today’s generation, that figure...
Maine West Football Looks To Make Program History In 2025
Arlington Heights Journal - Illinois
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August 27, 2025
Maine West football has qualified for the playoffs in each of the last three seasons, tying a school record for longest playoff streak by the Warriors. West is trying to qualify for the playoffs for a fourth straight time, something that has never...
Bess the Book Bus returns to Maine, bringing free new books to children
FOX 23 - Maine
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Bess the Book Bus has returned to Maine. She goes all over the country giving children brand-new books for free. Bess the Book Bus programs are book fair experiences that help instill a love of reading one child, one caregiver, and one educator at...
Metal debris from Biddeford trash truck damages vehicles on Maine Turnpike
FOX 23 - Maine
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BIDDEFORD, Maine (WGME) -- Metal debris from a Biddeford trash truck damaged multiple vehicles on the Maine Turnpike on Wednesday. Officials say a city of Biddeford trash truck experienced a mechanical failure while driving on the Maine Turnpike...
Maine East Looks For Continual Growth In 2025
Arlington Heights Journal - Illinois
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August 27, 2025
After a very rough stretch of 5-82 from 2014-23, Maine East football surprised everyone in 2024 with a 3-6 record, including their first conference win (over Niles North) since 2012. Jerald Bibbs was head coach last year during the breakthrough...
Company that provides Medicaid transportation in Maine files for bankruptcy
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 27, 2025
A contractor that gives medical transportation rides for Medicaid patients in Maine recently filed for bankruptcy, but said services will not be disrupted. A state senator, though, voiced concerns about the future of the Medicaid rides system and...
Maine high court rules payments into new family leave program by exempt employers are not refundable
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 27, 2025
Maine’s law court on Tuesday found that businesses exempt from the state’s family and medical leave program would not receive a refund for payments already made into it. At issue is whether businesses who offered their own family leave benefit and...
Civil right advocates release guide reminding Maine students of their rights at school
News Center Maine
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August 27, 2025
The guide is also intended to help parents and school officials to know their rights as the school year starts. MAINE, USA — As Maine students return to school, civil rights advocates are urging families to brush up on their rights. A new resource...
Court backs Maine's paid family leave law amid employers' challenge
News Center Maine
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August 27, 2025
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld the state's paid family and medical leave law, ruling it constitutional. PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the state's new paid family and medical leave law, rejecting a challenge...
A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate leases from August 2025
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. (The Tuesday Real Estate Insider publishes commercial sales.) Here are the leases published in August 2025. The information is provided by...
Relive Your Childhood With Classics 80s Movies at Two Theaters in Maine
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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August 27, 2025
If you grew up in the '80s, here's your chance to be a kid again by seeing these classic movies on the big screen once again. Theater and Drive-In Canva, Google Maps Canva, Google Maps Both Flagship Cinemas and Prides Corner Drive-In are showing...
Company that provides Medicaid transportation in Maine files for bankruptcy
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 27, 2025
A contractor that gives medical transportation rides for Medicaid patients in Maine recently filed for bankruptcy, but said services will not be disrupted. A state senator, though, voiced concerns about the future of the Medicaid rides system and...
Ecuadorian man arrested in Maine sues immigration officials, alleging unlawful detention
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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August 27, 2025
A Massachusetts man is suing federal immigration officials over what he claims is his unlawful detention following an arrest by Border Patrol agents in Maine. Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha, originally from Ecuador, entered the U.S. in 2024 and...
Responding to Maine's high rate of child food insecurity, summer meal programs help meet demand
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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August 27, 2025
It's a hectic scene as the 30 or so kids at Calais summer day camp arrive, chasing each other around the gymnasium, bouncing basketballs and grabbing breakfast from a cooler. "They can pick either cereal or like a baked good, and then they get...
Maine Maritime Academy’s new training ship will anchor in Searsport until next summer
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 27, 2025
Maine Maritime Academy’s new training ship will be docked across Penobscot Bay until next summer. The State of Maine was christened Tuesday at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia during a ceremony attended by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean...
Where can you find the Best of Maine? “Down East” magazine has some answers
News Center Maine
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August 27, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — In its September issue, “Down East” presents its annual Best of Maine list, a feature with something for just about everybody. Best pet supply store? Check. Chocolatier? Got it. Boat excursion? Yup. It’s a long list, and a fun...