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In win for Penobscot Nation, Maine judge blocks expansion of Juniper Ridge Landfill
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (298+ words) A Maine superior court judge blocked the expansion of Maine's largest landfill on Friday, siding with the Penobscot Nation and Boston-based environmental group Conservation Law Foundation. Penobscot County Superior Court Judge Bruce Mallonee ruled against the Department of Environmental Protection,…...
Maine GOP calls for removal of Dem from Appropriations Committee over fraud investigation
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (141+ words) AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Republican lawmakers are focusing on ongoing fraud investigations into Gateway Community Services, which had its state funding suspended after state audits determined it over-billed MaineCare. They've requested an investigation from the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability…...
Dozens face layoffs as Dunkin’ pastry factory in Maine abruptly closes after 20+ years
20+ hour, 6+ min ago (402+ words) A Dunkin" pastry factory in Maine has ceased operations and closed for good after more than 20 years. Mid Maine CPL, a Dunkin" franchisee delivery and bakery hub, abruptly closed its manufacturing facility at 20 Forrestal St. in Lewiston last week. In…...
Maine’s first earthquake of 2026 reported in Washington County
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (63+ words) WASHINGTON COUNTY, Maine (WABI) - A small earthquake was reported in Washington County Wednesday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake happened just after 6 a.m. It was 1.25 miles south of Centerville. Officials say the magnitude was 1.3. The earthquake had a depth…...
Maduro's hoodie puts Maine apparel company in spotlight
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (581+ words) When federal agents whisked Nicolas Maduro off a plane in New York on Saturday night, people in far-flung Farmington, Maine, noticed. "I thought he was just joking around, like he had done this AI thing, and I kind of had…...
Burns’ thrilling decision sparks Bangor wrestlers past Pen Argyl
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (923+ words) Pen Argyl wrestling hosts Bangor on Jan. 7, 2026 Welcome to the big stage Jamison Burns! Burns" 11-7 victory over Blayke Lacey at 139 pounds was the only bout of the 13 in Bangor Area High School"s 45-28 Colonial League triumph at rival Pen Argyl…...
UMBC earns 69-62 win over Maine
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (150+ words) Cameron Boozer maintains the edge over AJ Dybantsa at No. 1 while two new players join the top 10. Freshmen represent nine of the 25 spots on the latest watchlist. See who else made the cut. The Donovan Mitchell-designed uniforms features nods to…...
Maine lawmakers revisit parole reinstatement after 50 years without the program
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (609+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " For the last 50 years, Maine has not had a prison parole system. In "Dirigo" fashion, the Pine Tree State was the first in the union to eliminate parole and in the decades since, Then, 15 states followed. Now this…...
Bangor homeless community shares its vision for proposed task force
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (408+ words) BANGOR, Maine " The Bangor City Council is taking a new step toward addressing homelessness, announcing plans this week to consider creating a task force focused entirely on the issue. For people on the front lines, the move is a hopeful…...
Virtual consultation platform improves health care access in Maine, estimated to assist 10,000 patients
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (292+ words) BANGOR, Maine " Getting in the door to see a specialized doctor in Maine can take weeks or even months. That's why Community Care Partnership of Maine(CCPM) is closing the gap by providing access to virtual curbside specialty consultations. "We've…...