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Husson University Offers Free Tuition to Piscataquis County Sudents

The scholarship will be available to students when they apply for classes for the 2026 fall semester.

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Eliot Cutler facing more than 3 years behind bars for probation violation stemming from child porn conviction

Former candidate for Maine governor Eliot Cutler could be spending years behind bars for violating probation.

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Bomb threat targeting Cumberland County Jail believed to be made by inmate

The sheriff's office says the Portland Press Herald reportedly received the initial call of a bomb threat at the jail Wednesday afternoon.

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Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

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How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

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What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

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Local

3 hours ago in Local

Husson University Offers Free Tuition to Piscataquis County Sudents

The scholarship will be available to students when they apply for classes for the 2026 fall semester.

6 hours ago in Local

Eliot Cutler facing more than 3 years behind bars for probation violation stemming from child porn conviction

Former candidate for Maine governor Eliot Cutler could be spending years behind bars for violating probation.

6 hours ago in Local

Bomb threat targeting Cumberland County Jail believed to be made by inmate

The sheriff's office says the Portland Press Herald reportedly received the initial call of a bomb threat at the jail Wednesday afternoon.