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Maine nurses protest health care cuts as Senate advances GOP budget bill
Maine Beacon
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July 1, 2025
Nurses from across Maine gathered outside Sen. Susan Collins’ Portland office Tuesday to protest the extensive health care cuts included in President Donald Trump’s budget proposal. The U.S. Senate passed the bill in the same moment the rally was...
It’s the 4th! Your Fireworks Guide For Tonight Across Maine
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 4, 2025
The 4th of July is back, and everyone in Maine is ready to enjoy the celebration! With a decent forecast across the state and a 3-day weekend here, we are all ready to be with friends and family, have a day of sun, BBQ, and games, then head out...
Portland launches new initiatives to address safety concerns in Monument Square
News Center Maine
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July 1, 2025
On July 1, the nonprofit Portland Downtown began deploying ambassadors to engage with the community and keep the area clean. PORTLAND, Maine — After months of growing concern from business owners in Monument Square, the City of Portland and...
Maine man accused of obtaining SNAP, Medicaid benefits with stolen identity
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Federal prosecutors say a Maine man used another person's identity to fraudulently obtain Medicaid and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.Joseph Dobie, 36, of Lewiston, was charged by complaint with aggravated identity...
Maine's Total Weather is tracking isolated thunderstorms this afternoon
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Maine's Total Weather is tracking isolated thunderstorms this afternoon Tracking the developing conditions hour by hour THIS AFTERNOON...MOSTLY CLOUDY EARLY, THEN BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG EARLY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND...
Maine man wins 'Jeopardy!' and joins wife as show champion
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 2, 2025
A Maine man who is making his "Jeopardy!" debut is now a champion of the show, sharing a title that his wife won a few years ago.Jason Singer, of Portland, is a former reporter and editor at the Portland Press Herald who appeared on Tuesday's...
Maine among states suing Trump administration over K-12 mental health funding cuts
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Maine among states suing Trump administration over cuts to K-12 mental health funding Updated: 12:38 PM EDT Jul 1, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Tuesday that he joined a coalition of attorneys general from...
Fourth of July: Check out these celebrations across Maine
News Center Maine
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July 4, 2025
Towns across the state will celebrate Independence Day with parades, concerts, craft fairs, road races, fireworks, and more. MAINE, USA — Mainers, check out this list of Fourth of July celebrations across the state for 2025, including festivals...
Lewiston man charged with murder in connection with 2024 teen homicide
News Center Maine
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July 1, 2025
LEWISTON, Maine — A Lewiston man has been arrested and charged in connection with the 2024 shooting death of a 17-year-old, Maine State Police announced Monday. Lewiston police responded to the scene around 10:30 p.m. and discovered Muridi dead on...
Maine Veterans Honored with Emotional Water Salute at Jetport
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 1, 2025
If you were traveling at Portland Jetport recently, you probably witnessed something magical and moving. Much more moving then just a routine arrival. It was a moment of deep gratitude. According to WGME, a plane carrying Maine veterans returned...
Maine police department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Westbrook Police Department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs "It was never our intent to alter the image of the evidence," police said in a statement. Updated: 3:20 PM EDT Jul 1, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A police...
Small airline with service in Maine under fire for entering contract with ICE
News Center Maine
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July 4, 2025
Avelo recently started offering nonstop flights from Portland to New Haven, Connecticut, making the airline eligible for PWM incentives. Avelo Airlines recently launched service out of the Portland International Jetport and receives incentives...
Stunning July 4th forecast for Maine
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME)--- July 4th is looking absolutely stunning in Maine with low humidity, sunny skies, and warm temperatures. Heat and humidity will then build through the weekend and into early next week. July 4th will be beautiful. Highs will be in...
Maine Man Arrested in Minnesota for a 2024 Lewiston Murder
I-95 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
A Maine man was arrested in Minnesota and charged with murder for the shooting death of a teenager nearly a year ago. Maine Man is Charged with Murder for the Death of a 17-Year-Old in Lewiston Nasib Aden, 23, of Lewiston, is charged with murder...
Maine developer of affordable, energy-efficient homes will ramp up
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Zero Energy Homes — a startup looking to show how modular construction combined with “net zero energy” principles can be priced for the affordable housing market — is almost finished building its single-family demonstration home in Searsport and...
Maine police department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Westbrook Police Department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs "It was never our intent to alter the image of the evidence," police said in a statement. Updated: 3:13 PM EDT Jul 1, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A police...
Amid escalating immigration crackdown, citizenship ceremony in Portland brings a flood of relief
Vermont Public Radio
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July 4, 2025
In a stately federal courtroom in Portland, a naturalization ceremony on Friday, June 27 had the boisterous energy of a sold out concert. Instead of a rock star on a stage, though, it was Chief U.S. District Judge Lance Walker, presiding from the...
Portland, Maine’s Top 20 Must-Try Restaurants According to Diners
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 1, 2025
One of the best ways to enjoy a weekend or day off is to travel this great state of ours to enjoy a delicious meal. My wife and I love scouring the state, following suggestions from reviews, articles, tips, or social media posts—whatever grabs our...
Trump's budget bill will add 'significant stress' to Maine hospitals, officials say
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 3, 2025
Hospital officials in Maine are raising concerns about how President Trump's massive budget and domestic policy bill passed by Congress will affect facilities across Maine, particularly those in rural areas. The so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill"...
New zoning changes should reduce housing development challenges, Maine advocates say
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 3, 2025
State lawmakers have approved a sweeping set of zoning changes that advocates say should remove common barriers to building more housing in Maine. The new measure reduces lot sizes in certain areas, known as designated growth areas, that are...