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Maine's elected officials weigh in on passage of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' in House
News Center Maine
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July 3, 2025
The bill now heads to President Donald Trump's desk. He is expected to sign it on Friday. AUGUSTA, Maine — On Thursday, House Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump's $4.5 trillion tax and cuts bill, sending it to Trump's desk for his...
Minor Lines 7/4: Tanner Houck solid in rehab start in Portland
Over The Monster - Massachusetts
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July 5, 2025
Hope you had a happy holiday; the farm did not, as they’re now 1-7 in the last two days. A couple notable characters took 95 north up to Maine for the next couple of weeks, so let’s get into it! Worcester: L, 0-4 (BOX SCORE) It was a bullpen game...
Lewiston police arrest 8 during crime suppression effort ahead of safety sessions
News Center Maine
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July 3, 2025
Eight people were arrested during a crime crackdown in Lewiston. City leaders are urging residents to attend upcoming public safety listening sessions. LEWISTON, Maine — Eight people were arrested this week in a coordinated crime suppression...
Maine Resident Finds Creepy Click Beetle With Soul-Staring “Eyes”
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 3, 2025
Someone in Maine recently posted a video on Maine Insects Facebook Page that’s got me bugging out, literally. Saying, “What the heck is this creepy looking thing?? I have never seen anything like it!! No idea how long this was on my shoe while I...
Portland, Maine Ranked Among Top 15 U.S. Cities for Staycations
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 3, 2025
It’s safe to say Portland has become quite the tourist hub these days. According to the Maine Office of Tourism, the Forest City welcomed over 2.8 million visitors last year. That’s quite a number. It’s like the entire population of Mississippi...
Maine Agents Seize $36K In Illegal Drugs From Ellsworth Hotel
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 3, 2025
Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop and search of an Ellsworth hotel room nets $36K in illegal drugs. Maine Police Arrest 3 People for Aggravated Drug Trafficking The suspects in this case are: George Pickard, 35, of Franklin, is...
Dmytro Skapintsev Joins Portland Trail Blazers for 2025 NBA Summer League
Mezha
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July 5, 2025
Dmytro Skapintsev, a Ukrainian center, has once again joined the Portland Trail Blazers for the 2025 NBA Summer League. This information has been confirmed on the team’s official website. In January of this year, Skapintsev moved to Portland’s...
Sea Dogs fall to Yard Goats in series opener at Delta Dental Park
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Sea Dogs kicked off a six-game series against the Hartford Yard Goats at Delta Dental Park, coinciding with their celebration of Shark Week. The game remained tied at 1 until the seventh inning, with Yard Goats...
Portland, Maine, Realtor Becomes 'Jeopardy!' Champion
92 Moose - Maine
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July 3, 2025
One of the most popular game shows in America, 'Jeopardy!', has become a generational part of many families lives. Couples and families watch the show together and many dream of one day gracing the Alex Trebek stage in an attempt to become a...
Medicaid cuts lead to rural Maine hospital closures and service reductions
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Now that President Trump's big tax bill has passed, analysts are taking a closer look at what major Medicaid cuts will mean for rural hospitals. More than 300 hospitals across the country are now at risk of closing...
From Maine to Maui, these are America's top 10 waterfront resorts for families
AOL
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There’s no vacation quite like a waterfront vacation. Whether it's a lakeside retreat or a family beach getaway, the scenic views and water adventures are never far away, and there's always something to do for everyone in the family. Drawing on my...
Maine Governor Signs Two Bills For Rails to Trails – But Why Not Both?
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 2, 2025
Governor Mills signed two bills to remove state-owned inactive railroad tracks along the Kennebec River Rail Trail, the Berlin Subdivision between Portland and Yarmouth, and 31 miles of the Mountain Division rails from Fryeburg to Standish. Why...
Maine college student claims professor is discriminating against her based on political views
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 2, 2025
A student at Eastern Maine Community College says an opinion paper on the Second Amendment she wrote for a class was met with pushback from a professor who wrote in an email, "you clearly do not care about people as much as you care about...
Maine lawmakers vote to recapitalize development program, but with risks to taxpayers
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 2, 2025
Maine lawmakers had to make some difficult funding choices this legislative session, but on adjournment day, a majority voted to recapitalize a program that leverages state-backed tax credits to lure investment in economic development projects....
Maine police department apologizes for AI-doctored evidence photo
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
Local News Police in Westbrook, Maine, issued an apology after sharing an AI-enhanced evidence photo on Facebook. The original photo is on the left; the image on the right was altered by AI. Westbrook Police Department A Maine police department...
Maine's congressional delegation rallies to save Job Corps centers
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Maine’s congressional delegation is opposing the recently announced closure of Job Corps centers both in the state and nationwide. The U.S. Department of Labor has said it plans to begin a “phased pause in operations” at the more than 120 centers...
The dream of owning a rustic Maine waterfront camp is dead
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 4, 2025
While the number of homes for sale in Maine is growing, real estate agents from across the state aren’t seeing that trend extend to rustic waterfront camps. Redfin reports housing inventory in Maine is on the upswing, with more than 7,300 listings...
Maine officials react to Senate’s passage of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
WABI - Maine
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July 2, 2025
Washington, D.C. & AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI, Gray D.C.) - Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s domestic policy package on Tuesday after a overnight voting session. The vote was 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the...
Portland Public Schools offer kids and teens free meals during summer
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Maine has the highest level of food insecurity in New England, according to data from Maine.gov. That’s why Portland Public Schools are serving free meals this summer. Nutritious meals will be provided to all children and...
Maine’s 20 Top-Rated Lighthouses You Need to Visit
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 2, 2025
As a coastal state, it’s no surprise that Maine’s lighthouse scene is quite impressive. Each beautiful structure stands out with its own unique charm, giving it a distinct identity. Over time, their character becomes even more remarkable. With...