Local & State
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
The nation is divided, but these Mainers are more optimistic than you might think
As the country celebrates the long Fourth of July weekend, we invited Mainers to talk about patriotism, freedom and the future.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Train derailment in Penobscot County spills about 1,200 gallons of diesel
A train engine collided with parked rail cars carrying paper products near the town line between Mattawamkeag and Winn, fire officials said.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Jared Golden joins effort to honor ‘Star Wars’ actor James Earl Jones
Last week, Golden signed on as co-sponsor of the James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Feds expand study on Coburn Gore border crossing in western Maine
The U.S. General Services Administration plans to spend $85 million to $95 million to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station on the Quebec border.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Coast Guard calls off search for man who fell off boat in Casco Bay
The Coast Guard on Friday suspended its search for Edward Berke, 30, who fell overboard into Casco Bay on the Fourth of July.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
In photos: Fireworks light up Portland’s skyline
Fireworks shot off from Portland’s Eastern Prom are seen from Bug Light Park in South Portland on Thursday night.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Maine delegates to Democratic National Convention sticking with support for Biden
While several lamented last week's fumbling debate performance by the president, they said he's still the better candidate and that it's too late to try and organize behind someone else.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Smiling Hill Farm’s historic legacy could foil Gorham Connector plan
The Maine Turnpike Authority has known for years that the farm was eligible for the National Register of Historic Places – but has never publicly disclosed that or its potential impact on the controversial highway project.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
CMP electricity rates are going up. Here’s what’s driving it.
The costs of restoring power after storms and funding state renewable energy policies are the biggest factors increasing Central Maine Power Co. bills.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2024
Q&A: Who are Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and what will they do?
Maine is sending 32 delegates, plus 2 alternates, to the convention taking place from Aug. 19-24 in Chicago.
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