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Kudos: Turner teen leads effort to restore cemetery
Gavin Holbrook, 17, helped improve the Olde French Cemetery in Turner as part of his effort to become an Eagle Scout.
New blood in minority leadership realigns Maine Republicans’ priorities
Both Senate leader Harold ‘Trey’ Stewart III and House leader William ‘Billy Bob’ Faulkingham said the party needs to make inroads with parents and blue-collar workers.
NFL notebook: Commanders sued by DC for cheating fans out of ticket money
Earlier the ranking Republican on the Oversight Committee declared its investigation will end early next year when his party takes over control of the House of Representatives.
Large solar project to break ground in central Maine
The $200 million project, in the Kennebec County towns of Benton and Clinton, is expected to be completed in about a year.
Photos: Perfect day for a 5K in Minot
The 11th annual Bruce M. Whittier Middle School Tri-Town Family 5K draws 182 participants Sunday to Town of Minot Recreational Trails.
Record number of turkeys harvested during spring season
According to Maine Inland Wildlife and Fisheries 25% of hunters were successful in hunting one or more turkeys, especially in southern Maine.
Poland police chase ends with crash in Oxford; second chase ensues
Shortly after crashing near the Oxford Plains Speedway at about 10:10 p.m., it was reported that the suspect had taken another car and was headed north through Oxford. After crashing in Norway, the suspect remained at large Saturday morning.
Republicans in Maine Legislature shake up leadership after disappointing election
Senate Democrats, meanwhile, reelected leaders who helped retain the party’s 22-seat majority. House Democrats will select leaders next week.
Kevin McCarthy remains the favorite to become speaker of the House, but it won’t be easy
It’s looking as though Republicans could win a slim House majority, which means individual members or small blocs of members could wield disproportionate clout among Republicans.