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Bomb Threat Closes Fort Kent Schools in Aroostook County

Fort Kent Police say the building was evacuated, and students and staff were taken to a designated safe zone.

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Poll Shows Platner with Big Lead in Senate Primary, Sizable Edge in General Election

Platner's lead is bigger than the sizable edge he held over Mills in a Pine Tree poll in October.

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Former Mt. Ararat school employee arrested for failing to appear in court for child porn charge

A former employee at Mt. Ararat Middle and High Schools accused of possessing child porn was arrested on Friday for failing to appear in court.

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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.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

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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19 hours ago in Local

Bomb Threat Closes Fort Kent Schools in Aroostook County

Fort Kent Police say the building was evacuated, and students and staff were taken to a designated safe zone.

20 hours ago in Local

Poll Shows Platner with Big Lead in Senate Primary, Sizable Edge in General Election

Platner's lead is bigger than the sizable edge he held over Mills in a Pine Tree poll in October.

21 hours ago in Local

Former Mt. Ararat school employee arrested for failing to appear in court for child porn charge

A former employee at Mt. Ararat Middle and High Schools accused of possessing child porn was arrested on Friday for failing to appear in court.