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Donald Trump’s sway over Republicans shows in Maine’s 2nd District

He has never been more powerful in setting an agenda for Republicans.

Maine is leading New England in housing production, but it isn’t enough

Despite leading the region, Maine has far to go in addressing the housing shortage and affordability crisis here.

4 candidates competing for seats on the Orono Town Council

Jacob Baker, Rob Laraway, Matthew Powers and Scott Thomas are competing for three seats on the council.

Can-Am sled dog race canceled over lack of snow

The 250-mile race had been scheduled for March 1-5, but organizers now say there has been too much warm, wet weather to go ahead.

Caribou aims for ‘housing community’ to match regional business growth

Maine communities are getting more creative to meet the state’s goal of doubling its annual housing production by 2030.

Wiscasset escalates a feud with Maine Yankee over $1.6M in taxes

In its legal and legislative challenges, Wiscasset has argued that Maine Yankee is not mitigating air pollution, but rather containing energy.

Derelict boats are a pricey, growing headache for Portland’s Harbor Master

While it used to be a rare occurrence, a growing number of derelict boats are being left to rot in Portland Harbor every year.

A day on the ocean with Maine’s tough winter scallopers

Before any fresh Maine scallop gets pan-seared, wrapped in bacon or tossed in linguini, it first has to be wrestled out of the ocean by chilled, wet fishermen.

Climate change is taxing Maine’s winter recreation 

The $3.3 billion winter recreation industry is facing daunting challenges as Maine continues its warming trend.

In other Maine news …

Maine foreign election interference law may be paused by federal judge

Shenna Bellows responds to RFK Jr. lawsuit over signature gathering at polls

More Maine State Prison leadership placed on leave in wake of harassment investigation

Maine fishing businesses struggling to recover a month after major storms

Man killed after vehicle crashes into trees in Carmel

Missing Bangor man found dead in Clifton

1 person injured after fire destroys Holden home on Saturday

Caribou’s snowmobile festival is already growing in its 2nd year

Eliot Cutler disbarred in Maine after child porn conviction

Blind seal rescued in Maine gives birth at Illinois zoo

Police raid 4th illegal marijuana operation in Somerset County in a month

Man arrested after police chase through Cumberland, York counties

Maine attorney general rules South Portland officer was justified in shooting armed suspect

UMaine women’s basketball team surges past NJ Tech

UMaine men’s basketball team defeats NJ Tech

Northeastern hockey shuts down UMaine 4-0

Husson men, MMA women capture NAC titles, earn NCAA berths