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Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’

by Dylan Tusinski, Hannah Kaufman and Joe Charpentier March 30, 2025April 2, 2025

New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lewiston takes aim at mounting needle waste

by Andrew Rice March 30, 2025March 31, 2025

As some officials call for limitations on needle exchange programs, advocates say changes would harm public health.

bPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

After 19 years of the odd, the trendy, the fun and the ‘greatest booty,’ the b section says so long

by Steve Collins and Mark LaFlamme March 30, 2025March 28, 2025

‘The ‘b section’ wasn’t just a new product or section of the newspaper — it was a reflection of what makes Maine unique, maybe even quirky.’

Maine, News

Like egg prices, demand for chicks is up this year

by Daniel Kool March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

Across Maine, and much of the country, a rise in egg prices and anxieties — over avian flu, price stability, trade — has fueled a similar increase in demand for backyard chicks.

Maine, News, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk

After season-ending loss in NCAA Tournament, UMaine reflects on ‘what matters’

by Travis Lazarczyk March 29, 2025March 29, 2025

The Black Bears lost to Penn State, 5-1, in the first round of the tournament on Friday.

Business, Maine

Waterville ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest targets Elon Musk, Trump

by Amy Calder March 29, 2025March 29, 2025

More than 60 people from around central Maine stood in the snow Saturday at a Tesla charging station off Main Street at Elm Plaza to protest Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal government and firing of thousands of workers.

Maine, Schools & Education

Some Maine schools shorted because of yearslong DOE mistake

by Emily Duggan March 29, 2025March 31, 2025

The mistake in how money paid to independent schools for public school students is calculated was discovered earlier this year by Maine’s education department and dates back to 2016.