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Investigators identify man who died in Augusta house fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire at an Augusta home Thursday afternoon that left one person dead.

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Maine congressional delegation weighs in on SCOTUS knocking down Trump emergency tariffs

Maine lawmakers are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court's major decision on Friday declaring President Trump's emergency tariffs illegal.

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A Fire in the Town of Lisbon, Leaves Home a Total Loss.

No one was hurt in the fire on Ferry Road.

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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.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

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21 hours ago in Local

Investigators identify man who died in Augusta house fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire at an Augusta home Thursday afternoon that left one person dead.

21 hours ago in Local

Maine congressional delegation weighs in on SCOTUS knocking down Trump emergency tariffs

Maine lawmakers are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court's major decision on Friday declaring President Trump's emergency tariffs illegal.

1 day ago in Local

A Fire in the Town of Lisbon, Leaves Home a Total Loss.

No one was hurt in the fire on Ferry Road.