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No Democratic incumbents, two Republican incumbents are being challenged in primaries for state legislature in Maine

Two Maine state legislative incumbents face primary contests in 2026, the fewest at any point since 2018. This is a 67% decrease in the number of incumbents facing challengers compared to 2024. Both of the contested incumbents are Republican state representatives.

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Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures

Maine's secretary of state says an initiative intended to limit transgender students’ ability to participate in sports has been removed from the ballot because of invalid signatures

The Independent UK

Most of Maine’s county commissioners are in their 60s and 70s

Maine has the oldest population in the U.S., and its public servants are aging too

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Maine high schoolers accidentally served baked dirt for dessert after science experiment mix-up

The potting soil had been baked in a foil-covered dish earlier that day to sterilize it for a science project

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Renters Are Turning to Plug-In Solar as Energy Bills Rise

Balcony solar systems are emerging as a lower-cost alternative to rooftop solar for renters. Here's how plug-in solar works.

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The Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion cellphones, researchers discover

Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the ancient Appalachians mountain system holds 2.5 million tons of the critical element lithium.

LiveScience

Barney Frank dies at 86: Who was the liberal firebrand behind Dodd-Frank, Wall Street reform, and America’s LGBTQ political revolution?

Who was Barney Frank? The death of Barney Frank marks the end of one of the most consequential and controversial political careers in modern American history. The sharp-tongued Massachusetts Democrat, who helped reshape Wall Street regulations after the 2008 financial collapse and became one of the first openly gay members…

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Maine high school accidentally serves science project at annual event to fight hunger: ‘Not a prank’

Some kids took a bite.

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New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over next 10 years

ISO New England expects electricity use in Maine and New England to grow by about 9 percent over the next decade

The Independent UK

Democrats are aiming at Maine for a Senate seat. But will the state give up Susan Collins?

Challenger Graham Platner may have amassed a rare kinetic energy, but the moderate conservative has served the state for almost 30 years

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Firefighter, 27, killed and others remain critically injured after Maine lumber mill explosion

Flowers were placed outside the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department in honor of the firefighter killed in the incident

The Independent UK

Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion

A 27-year-old firefighter who died in a massive fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region is being honored

The Independent UK

Multiple injured after explosion at Maine lumber mill

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Robbins Lumber explosion in Searsmont, Maine, leaves multiple injured – here's what happened and what we know so far

Searsmont Maine explosion breaking news: A significant fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, resulted in at least five injuries and prompted a large-scale emergency response. The incident, which began in a wood shaving packaging area and spread to a dust silo, escalated into a "mass casualty event"…

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‘Mass casualty incident’ after explosion near Maine lumber complex

A local fire department said it was already responding to a fire at the scene when the explosion happened

Homes & Gardens

Martha Stewart Follows This Container Tradition on Her Terrace – It’s the Design Masterplan for a Perfect Summer Space

The secret to a perfectly scaled summer garden – inside Martha’s meticulous container layout at her home in Maine

The Independent UK

Maine lumber mill explosion injures several as firefighters respond to roaring blaze

Emergency responders in Maine are at the scene of a large fire and explosion at a lumber mill in a small town in the state’s scenic midcoast region where several people are injured

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Vance focuses on fraud while in Maine and ignores economy as Trump’s Iran war sends prices soaring

The visit to Maine follows an earlier call from Dr. Oz for corrective action regarding alleged fraud in government health programs within the state

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Salmon farm faces new cruelty claims as Trump seeks to supersize fish farming

New undercover video appears to show cruel treatment of salmon at Cooke hatchery amid push for ‘chickenification’ of fish

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Maine Retirees Are Quietly Losing Thousands Because of One Overlooked Property Tax Deadline

Many retirees in Maine are struggling with rising property taxes, but some are losing out on valuable relief simply because they missed one important filing...

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Maine woman sues landlord. Then came the drunk text asking her out: ‘My treat, of course’

Weird way to shoot your shot.

The Economic Times

He walked into the woods at 20 and remained hidden for 27 years: The unbelievable story of America’s ‘Ghost of the Woods’ and how he survived

A man vanished into Maine's woods in 1986, living undetected for 27 years by stealing from cabins. Christopher Knight, dubbed 'The Ghost of the Woods,' survived by avoiding all human contact, moving stealthily at night. His remarkable isolation ended when caught during a theft, leading to his arrest and a…

Budget and the Bees

PFAS Bans Are Coming: How New Laws Will Affect Your Cookware and Cosmetics

Americans are about to see major changes in the products sitting in their kitchens and bathroom cabinets as PFAS bans expand across the country. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds used to make products resistant to heat, water, grease, and stains, but researchers have linked long-term exposure to…

The Times of India

5 most snake-populated waters in New England

New England, a northeastern region of the United States comprising the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. New England boasts a wide range of water landscapes, including large reservoirs and meandering coastal rivers. These waters are not just playgrounds for visitors; they also offer crucial…

The Times of India

‘The Ghost of the Woods’: Man lived alone in a forest for 27 years after abandoning society

In the summer of 1986, a 20-year-old man named Christopher Thomas Knight drove into the forests of Maine and quietly disappeared. There was no dramatic farewell, political statement, or survival mission. He simply abandoned his car after it ran out of fuel and walked into the wilderness. For the next…

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