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The prospects of ramped-up federal immigration enforcement in Maine’s two largest cities elicited strong responses from state and local elected leaders that — not surprisingly — fell largely along partisan lines. Plus the 2026 money race and Platner gets personal.
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The board passed the measure in a 5-1 vote after using federal standards for polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Public health and organic farming advocates say the decision contrasts state law to eventually phase out products that contain the chemicals.
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For the last 28 months, the Maine Association of Realtors said the state saw year-over-year increases in home listing activity and increased buyer activity as a result. -
Sixty-five year old Jeffery Colburn of Camden is charged with manslaughter in the death of 12-year-old Brayden Callahan. The student was struck after getting off the school bus.
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The report, which was written by officials at the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, mobile home residents, park owners and other advocates, comes as corporate investors show growing interest in purchasing mobile home parks in Maine. -
Commissioners will be appointed to represent the Wabanaki Nations as well as the state’s interests within the 10 and a half million acres of the Unorganized Territory.
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The crash happened in Spain's Andalusia province. Officials fear the death toll may rise. -
Marchers gathered Sunday in downtown L.A. against the Iranian crackdown on the protests that have taken place over recent weeks.
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On Saturday, the UNGA celebrated its 80th birthday in London. Speakers including U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addressed global uncertainty during the second term of President Trump. -
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In a joint statement, leaders of eight countries said they stand in "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen added: "Europe will not be blackmailed."
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