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Election Aftermath: Democrat Troy Jackson unseated longtime Sen. Susan Collins, Hannah Pingree won the governor’s race, and Democrats held the Maine Legislature. In the 2nd District, Matt Dunlap conceded to Paul LePage, but state law still requires ranked-choice tabulation, set to begin Monday in Augusta. State Leadership: House Democrats kept Ryan Fecteau as speaker and chose Bangor Rep. Ambureen Rana as assistant leader. Local Finances: Bar Harbor’s push for a local-option tax gained support from Ellsworth’s city manager, though similar proposals have repeatedly stalled in Augusta. Public Health: Maine experts met in Augusta to discuss how moisture and mold affect buildings and indoor air quality, and ways to prevent growth. County Results: Democrat Timothy Holland won the Oxford County sheriff’s race by 68 votes.

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Nov. 4, 2026

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Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs

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Maine Morning Star

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Publication Location	United States, Maine, Augusta
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The Lincoln County News - Maine

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Year Founded	1854
Website	lcnme.com
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Newcastle
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2 hours ago

Kings Of Leon to Play Bangor, Maine, Next May

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94.9 WHOM - Maine

Pending

Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1958
Website	www.949whom.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
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Maine voters approve mobile home lot rent protections in 8 communities

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FOX 23 - Maine

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1999
Website	fox23maine.com
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
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Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race will proceed to ranked choice tabulation

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WAGM - Maine

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1956
Website	www.wagmtv.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Presque Isle
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6 hours ago

Housing experts say Maine should focus on making building easier

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FOX 23 - Maine

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1999
Website	fox23maine.com
Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
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Heating oil spike fuels surge for firewood in Maine; what you should know before buying

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FOX 23 - Maine

Right-wing

Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1999
Website	fox23maine.com
Domain Registration Year	2016
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Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
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11 hours ago

Maine State Fire Marshal's Office investigates fires at Auburn abandoned building

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WGME - Maine

Center-right

Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1954
Website	www.wgme.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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