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Published
November 7, 2024

MaineHealth to close birthing center in Belfast

Waldo Hospital will be the 8th Maine hospital to close its maternity ward since 2015.
Published
November 7, 2024

80% of Portland voters didn’t want Trump. Now many are scared, grieving and disgusted

The heavily Democratic city overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, a stark difference from the national picture and elsewhere in Maine. On Wednesday, many Portlanders felt a sense of grief for the country.
Published
November 7, 2024

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Franklin Street in Portland

Police say a Connecticut woman was crossing at the intersection of Franklin and Congress streets when she was hit.
Published
November 6, 2024

Man faces multiple charges after active-shooter incident in Rumford

Billy Morvent, 59, was found in his home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Published
November 6, 2024

Southern Maine voters give mixed response to school bond projects

No community passed or failed all of the bonds on their ballots. Cape Elizabeth, Gray-New Gloucester and South Portland all rejected major school construction bonds while supporting smaller ones, yet Gorham approved a large renovation and rejected a tennis court project.

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Published
November 6, 2024

Portland, Augusta see record warmth Wednesday

Temperatures in Portland reached 79 degrees, while Augusta hit a high of 77. Those are the highest temperatures ever recorded in the month of November.
Published
November 6, 2024

What could Donald Trump’s second term as president mean for Maine?

Based on his campaign rhetoric and his first 4 years in office, a second Trump term is likely to have broad impacts in Maine, from the state's immigrant populations to renewable energy development.
Published
November 6, 2024

Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state

As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes.
Published
November 6, 2024

League of Women Voters reports harassment, intimidation at several Maine polling places

Nonwhite voters were seen being intimidated at voting locations Tuesday in Trenton and South Portland.
Published
November 6, 2024

Democrats appear to retain control of Maine Legislature

But a number of races remained too close to call, and Republican leaders say the party still has a chance to capture a majority in the House.