Mushers and their sled dogs started races in downtown Fort Kent on Saturday.
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DOT workers killed in Waterville crash remembered at memorial service
More than 300 people gathered at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday to honor the lives of James Brown and Dwayne Campbell.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, News, Politics
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation react to strikes against Iran
Rep. Chellie Pingree said President Donald Trump’s attack was an act of war without congressional approval, while Sen. Angus King said it raised questions about the planning and ‘end-game’ of the action.
Posted inNation / World
US, Israel launch major attack on Iran; Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government’
Some of the first strikes appeared to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iranian media reported strikes nationwide.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
The Trump administration has frozen Medicaid funding in Minnesota. Could Maine be next?
The action was taken following allegations of fraud that the president has claimed Maine and other states also allow.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Maine murders delight crow lovers
Many Mainers have dedicated years to befriending the crows in their neighborhood.
Posted inNews
Weekend to feature early-spring warmth followed by midwinter freeze
Plus — you guessed it — a bit more snow overnight Sunday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers approve review of DHHS MaineCare fraud unit
The Government Oversight Committee is directing the state to evaluate the office tasked with monitoring MaineCare, which is the target of fraud allegations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Sports
Lewiston council to weigh $1.4M guarantee for Colisée sale
If approved, the guarantee would ice a $4.9 million deal between owner Darryl Antonacci and buyer Milltown Sports & Entertainment LLC.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield residents OK changes to naming, numbering ordinance
The town will allocate $1,000 to help the Dixfield Historical Society raise money for an historical curtain restoration.