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Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision

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General newsSep 14, 2026

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear Maine lobsterman’s challenge to GPS boat tracker requirement

The Supreme Court will decide this month whether to hear a lobster fisherman’s challenge to a rule requiring electronic tracking devices on boats

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PoliticsSep 7, 2026

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades

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PoliticsSep 2, 2026

Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine

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General newsAug 31, 2026

At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

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PoliticsAug 26, 2026

Republican nominee for Maine governor says he wants ICE agents at polling places in the state

Bobby Charles, the Republican nominee for governor in Maine, has told supporters that he plans to ask a top Homeland Security official to send ICE agents and U.S. Marshals to polling places in Maine before the midterm elections

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LifestyleAug 26, 2026

Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them

The invasive European green crab has long been seen as a nuisance in New England, hurting local fisheries and damaging ecosystems

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PoliticsAug 25, 2026

Trump's trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races

President Donald Trump insists he's trying to level the playing field with Canada through more tariffs

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Climate and environmentAug 21, 2026

Charter boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin believed to be East Coast's largest catch

A Massachusetts charter fishing captain and a client have caught what they believe is the largest Atlantic blue marlin in U.S. East Coast history

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Navy shipyard workers approve a contract deal with Bath Iron Works, ending weeklong strike

Hundreds of striking employees at one of the U.S. Navy’s biggest shipbuilding contractors have voted to approve a deal with Bath Iron Works, ending a weeklong strike

Mar 28, 2026
Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean

Mar 6, 2026
After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner

The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the big city

Jan 30, 2026
New England's shrimp fishery to shut down for the long haul after years of decline

Fishing regulators are extending a shutdown for New England’s historic shrimp fishing business, effectively shuttering an industry that fell victim to warming oceans

Dec 11, 2025
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Sports

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity

Graham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise

May 26, 2026
Toronto's Double-A New Hampshire farm team scores 8 runs in 2nd inning before its first hit

Toronto’s Double-A team in the Eastern League scored eight runs in the second inning before getting its first hit of the game

Apr 8, 2026
Montas' 33 lead UMass-Lowell over Maine 67-56

Led by Angel Montas with 33 points, the UMass-Lowell River Hawks defeated the Maine Black Bears 67-56 in a regular-season finale

Mar 4, 2026
Robinson's 23 points help NJIT beat Maine 67-58

Led by Sebastian Robinson's 23 points, the NJIT Highlanders defeated the Maine Black Bears 67-58

Feb 14, 2026
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