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Maine Families, Businesses Win as Governor Mills Signs Bill That Preserves Energy Freedom of Choice
Consumer Energy Alliance
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July 1, 2025
Bipartisan bill ensures Mainers can choose how they heat their homes and power their businesses Maine joins the more than 25 states which bar individual municipalities from barring specific forms of energy AUGUSTA, Maine – Consumer Energy Alliance...
Lewiston's hospitals are back online after month-long outage
WGME - Maine
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LEWISTON (WGME)— Lewiston's two hospitals are back online after experiencing cybersecurity incidents about a month ago. Representatives for St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) say that phone lines and online...
Maine delegation condemns Pres. Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" Tuesday. The vote was 50-50, and Vice President JD Vance was the tie-breaking vote. It comes after a days-long grind to get all Republicans on board with...
Maine hospitals brace for ‘pain’ after Senate passes Donald Trump’s megabill
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 1, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine’s largest employer and other health care providers are facing huge financial consequences after the U.S. Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and Medicaid cuts Tuesday. Before...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Police investigating mystery death of paddleboarder near popular campground
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
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