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How Democrats Can Win Back the Senate

Polling analyst Nate Silver has speculated that the Demcorats will likely need two election cycles to regain a Senate majority.

The Maine Monitor earns 11 Maine Press Association awards

The Maine Monitor, and its co-founders John Christie and Naomi Schalit, were honored during by Maine Press Association.

Cheech and Chong’s cannabis dispensary opening draws fans

This week, the iconic duo will be celebrating the grand opening of their first Maine cannabis dispensary in Portland. The cannabis store at 58 Exchange Street in Portland officially opens on Thursday. Over the weekend, people got a chance to meet them at their store.

Portland Sea Dogs announce 2025 schedule

The 2025 season will be the Sea Dogs’ 32nd season in Portland and 23rd as an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. PORTLAND, Maine — Get ready baseball fans, the Portland Sea Dogs just announced their 2025 season schedule. Single-game tickets go on sale starting Nov. 2. The season will feature a total of 138 games: 69 home games and 69 away games.

Annual food waste in Maine emits as much greenhouse gas as nearly 400,000 cars, study finds

The food wasted in Maine annually emits as much greenhouse gas as 398,235 cars driven for one year, which researchers now know thanks to a novel study completed earlier this year. That equates to 361,

Park Loop Road in Acadia down to one lane starting Tuesday

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Part of the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park will be down to one lane starting Tuesday. The National Park Service says crews will be replacing culverts on the road. As a result, one lane will be closed between a one-way intersection and the entrance to Cadillac Summit Road.

Police use thermal imaging to catch man climbing I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge Sunday night

The man was spotted scaling a ladder on the bridge, as seen by responding police through a thermal imaging camera.

Maine’s Jared Golden embraces Manchin ‘Blue Dog’ comparison in fight for House seat

Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) is amplifying a centrist message to voters as he faces the possibility the GOP could capture his House seat next month.

Sen. King’s gun reform bill stalls in Congress

Despite being introduced last November in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, the GOSAFE Act has not gotten a hearing in the Senate.

Survivors, relatives of victims in Lewiston shooting signal intent to pursue claims against Army

Travis Brennan, one of the lawyers representing the survivors and families of those killed, said there were “numerous unheeded red flags and warning signs” that should have caused the Army to take action.

Opinion: Maine is making headway in the battle against opioid use disorder

Maine is making progress in its battle to help Mainers struggling with opioid use disorder, and Maine’s opioid treatment providers (often called “OTPs”) are part of an expanding and comprehensive statewide effort to get more Mainers into treatment and recovery.

Grant to MaineHealth EMS ambulance services supports training, recruitment, equipment in greater Franklin County

MaineHealth EMS in the Farmington area has five ambulance bases in Carrabassett Valley, Rangeley, Farmington, Phillips and Livermore. It covers five counties including all of Franklin and parts of Androscoggin, Oxford, Kennebec and Somerset counties.

Rumford to hold first Walk to Remember to support parents who have lost babies

The Walk to Remember aims to support parents who have lost babies through still birth, miscarriage and infant death. The event coincides with October being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

Brunswick residents have officially purchased their mobile home community

Janet Fournier and neighbor Tom Benoit stand on the porch of Fournier's home at the Linnhaven Mobile Home Park in Brunswick. Fournier and Benoit are the president and vice president, respectively, of the newly formed Blueberry Field Resident Cooperative.

Convicted felon in possession of 3D printer used to make gun parts

A convicted felon was arrested after being found in possession of multiple guns as well as a 3D printer used for making gun parts.

Maine peaks see first snowfall of the season

The timing of this year's first snow is 'pretty well in-step' with what the National Weather Service usually observes, according to a meteorologist in the Gray office.

Varsity Maine football honor roll, Oct. 14

Cody Bubier, Marshwood: Rushed for four touchdowns (15, 33, 49 and 4 yards) as the Hawks rolled past Gorham, 52-14, for their second straight victory. Kaiden Delano, Oak Hill: Ran the ball seven times for 182 yards and scored three touchdowns, all in the first two quarters of the Raiders’ 43-6 win over Old Town.

Two people hosptialized after house fire in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Maine (WABI) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a house fire Sunday morning in Pittsfield. The Morning Sentinel reports the fire destroyed the home and displaced two families. Two people who suffered burns were still in the hospital as of Sunday afternoon, according to the publication.

Walz shores up support in Nebraska district that could win Harris the election

District residents have put up a unique yard sign in Nebraska to indicate their support for the Harris-Walz ticket: a blue dot.

Maine businesses recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in different ways

Five years after the state changed the October holiday from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, some businesses are giving workers the day off while others are trying to foster greater cultural awareness.

Maine recognizes its 1st statewide Indigenous Peoples' Day

When Maulian Dana was growing up on Indian Island, the second Monday in October was not treated like a holiday. "We always went to work or went to school on that day," Dana said. "It was kind of like a passive protest of it.

Prices Are Falling in These Housing Markets Along Maine's Coast

Wall St. Insights Rising demand and limited supply have driven U.S. home prices up by nearly 4% so far in 2024. In many popular coastal areas, price increases have far exceeded the national average. In Maine,

One person seriously injured in Alfred crash

ALFRED, Maine — One person was taken to Maine Medical Center with serious injuries after a rollover crash in Alfred on Sunday. It happened around 7 a.m. in the area of 79 Gore Road, Alfred Fire Rescue said in a social media post.

Maine State Police say missing family has been safely located

The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit says it's trying to track a family reported missing to the Oxford County Sheriff's Office.

Safe Voices to honor Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine Oct. 24

Safe Voices is honoring Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine as one of two awardees at the agency’s Fall Fête and Community Awards, set for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch,

Penobscot Pour House holds fundraiser for Maine veterans

The Penobscot Pour House raised money for the Maine Veterans Project as a part of its "Bartending for a Cause" fundraiser.

Affordable homes on the way: Local housing trust expands mission into Kennebunk, Arundel

The Kennebunkport Heritage Housing Trust has renamed itself the Neighborhood Housing Trust and has expanded its focus to two neighboring communities.

Maine Soccer clinches spot in 2024 America East Playoffs

The Black Bears stand atop the America East standings and have three games left this season to cement their place as the one seed.

IHOP readies for Tuesday opening in Houlton

In preparation for a Tuesday opening, the new Houlton IHOP served more than 200 guests on Saturday and Sunday in a final training

At Maine brewfest, Beard and Mustache Contest is the mane event

More than 1,500 people attended Gardiner, Maine’s 15th annual Swine & Stein Brewfest, where the mane event was a no-handlebars-barred facial hair showdown.

University of Maine System sees success two years after launching Wabanaki history course

Two years after it was introduced, more than 1,000 people, including many teachers, have completed a University of Maine System course about the history of the Wabanaki Nations in Maine, system administrators announced Friday.

Varsity Maine’s five games to watch for the week of Oct. 14-19

Gardiner at Morse boys’ soccer 6 p.m., Tuesday The second meeting of the season between two of Class B’s top programs. The Shipbuilders (10-1) beat the Tigers (9-2) in the first matchup, 3-0, on Sept.

Where Maine’s congressional candidates stand on recognizing sovereignty of Wabanaki Nations

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine said if re-elected he plans to reintroduce legislation to give the Wabanaki Nations access to future beneficial federal laws, one of the many ways the four tribes are not currently afforded the same rights as the other 570 federally recognized tribes in the U.

The Movement For Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Over the past few decades, there has been a growing local movement in cities and states throughout the country, to officially replace the federal holiday of Columbus Day with a day of recognition for Indigenous people. The movement started in 1990, when South Dakota celebrated Native American Day for the first time.

Ring Family Farm raises funds for Make-A-Wish Maine

Ring Family Farm in Canaan, Maine hosted their 15th annual Fall Family Day to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Maine

New bill would pay farmers to put rentals on their land

The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would give certain rural property owners two grants of up to $100,000 each to build rental housing.

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