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Troy Jackson, former Maine Senate president, chosen as Democratic nominee for US Senate

Jackson clinched the party’s nomination Saturday morning during a special Democratic nominating convention at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, receiving 566 of the 601 delegate votes cast.

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New report finds temporary relief for warming Gulf of Maine

While the report found slightly cooler water temperatures in 2024 and 2025, the warming trend is expected to come back this fall and continue to rise long term due to climate change.

1 day ago in Local

Lewiston police investigate reports of gunfire after bullet enters apartment

A Lewiston apartment building was struck by gunfire late Thursday night.

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Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?

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Local

4 hours ago in Local

Troy Jackson, former Maine Senate president, chosen as Democratic nominee for US Senate

Jackson clinched the party’s nomination Saturday morning during a special Democratic nominating convention at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, receiving 566 of the 601 delegate votes cast.

7 hours ago in Local

New report finds temporary relief for warming Gulf of Maine

While the report found slightly cooler water temperatures in 2024 and 2025, the warming trend is expected to come back this fall and continue to rise long term due to climate change.

1 day ago in Local

Lewiston police investigate reports of gunfire after bullet enters apartment

A Lewiston apartment building was struck by gunfire late Thursday night.