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Maine NASCAR veteran Ricky Craven buys Speedway 95 in Hermon
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 18, 2025
Maine NASCAR veteran Ricky Craven buys Speedway 95 in Hermon Craven plans to "evolve" the track Updated: 8:58 PM EDT Aug 17, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven has purchased Speedway 95 in Hermon, taking...
Maine’s Ricky Craven Purchases Speedway 95
Q106.5 - Maine
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August 17, 2025
Speedway 95 Promotions announced that former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven has purchased Speedway 95 from Del Merritt. According to the press release, Craven said "Today is a monumental day for me and my family. I have been friends with Del for...
Dr. Nirav Shah says he's 'considering' entering race for Maine governor
News Center Maine
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August 17, 2025
Dr. Nirav Shah, who became the face of Maine's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, would face a growing field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Janet Mills. MAINE, USA — Former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah says he's considering entering...
Federal agents open fire in immigration vehicle stop caught on camera
NBC News
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August 17, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Zelenskyy backs Ukraine ceasefire before peace deal ahead of Trump meeting 01:40 Horror movies’ popularity rises amid growing economic uncertainty 01:46 Good...
Falmouth Road Race features 50th anniversary of wheelchair division
Cape Cod Times - Massachusetts
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Runners fill Woods Hole Waterfront Park before the start of Sunday's race. Thousands of runners took part in the 53rd ASICS Falmouth Road Race Sunday morning. The race started in Woods Hole and ended in Falmouth Heights. This year marks the 50th...
Maine Leads the Way on Housing Reform in New England
Banker and Tradesman - Massachusetts
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August 17, 2025
Andrew Mikula A 2022 study by the Institute of Labor Economics found that, as a percentage of their housing stocks, only California and Hawaii had more extreme housing shortages than Massachusetts. But in terms of enacting policy to alleviate the...
Bush Family Dips Toes Back in Political Waters To Support a Cousin for Governor of Maine
The New York Sun
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August 17, 2025
After being cast out of the national political scene by President Trump, members of the Bush family are rallying to one of their own who is considering a run for public office next year. Jonathan Bush — the cousin of President George W. Bush and...
Radical climate activism is causing toxic hysteria. Here’s how to stop it.
The Blaze
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August 17, 2025
Climate change is no longer just a conversation about science; it’s become a belief system, and for some people, a dangerous one. And Lucy Biggers, former climate influencer for NowThis and producer of a viral 2018 AOC campaign video, knows this...
Maine’s non-American heritage is obviously worth celebrating | Letter
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 17, 2025
There was some irony in the Aug. 10 Sunday Telegram with gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles doubling down on his attack on people of Somali heritage for loving their country of origin juxtaposed against a great story on the 100th St. Peter’s...
Maine expands definition of domestic abuse
The Maine Monitor
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August 17, 2025
Jane* was the breadwinner of the family, but her husband obsessively monitored their finances. Every week, he made her present a ledger of their income and expenses. If something was not to his liking, he would subject Jane to a furious tantrum or...
Maine lobster boat races in the home stretch
National Fisherman - Alaska
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August 16, 2025 Maine’s lobster boat racing season is winding down, with the weekend of Aug. 10-11 at Winter Harbor and Pemaquid being the next-to-last two days of racing for 2025. On Friday night, Aug. 9, 69 boats tied up at the Winter Harbor...
Maine’s non-American heritage is obviously worth celebrating
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 17, 2025
There was some irony in the Aug. 10 Sunday Telegram with gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles doubling down on his attack on people of Somali heritage for loving their country of origin juxtaposed against a great story on the 100th St. Peter’s...
Three Maine elementary schools to test new inclusive education model
The Maine Monitor
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August 17, 2025
In Bangor’s Downeast School, teachers are setting up for the upcoming year. Crayon boxes and name plates top small desks, signs spell out the ABC’s. In one classroom, a banner proclaims “All Are Welcome.” Principal Sarah Vickers said the...
How cheap weed from ‘gray market’ growers ends up on Maine dispensary shelves
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 17, 2025
The cheapest ounce of marijuana at Corey Black’s organic medical dispensaries is $100. Some of her competitors, meanwhile, have been charging as low as $40. According to Maine cannabis officials, much of that product is coming from grows operated...
Maine Solar System model expands with two additions
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 16, 2025
MADAWASKA, Maine – The Maine Solar System model just got two new additions for the first time since 2008. The dwarf planets Makemake and Haumea were installed in the St. John Valley today to coincide with Madawaska’s multi-day Acadian Festival...
Bush family political dynasty may be eyeing a comeback in 2026 governor’s race in Maine
Fox News
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Former Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles on joining the 2026 Maine gubernatorial race and the long list of issues plaguing his state. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jonathan Bush, cousin of former President George W. Bush,...
Catholic advocates push Trump administration to address religious worker visa backlog
Catholic Observer - Massachusetts
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August 16, 2025
Fathers Charles Gnanapragasam, right, and Thomas Pers participate in a “Keep Our Priests” rosary rally at St. Mary Church in East Islip, N.Y., April 29, 2024. More than 300 people gathered to pray for changes in U.S. immigration...
Athletes put strength on full display at Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 16, 2025
WINDSOR — Ethan Edmondson grew up in and around Scottish festivals. His mother, Rebecca Edmondson, was a longtime music educator and bagpiper. But the Bar Harbor resident wanted to try a new way of celebrating his heritage, and it involved getting...
Maine abortion provider sues Trump admin over Medicaid funding cuts
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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August 15, 2025
A network of abortion facilities in Maine recently sued the Trump administration over a provision of the Big Beautiful Bill Act that protects federal funds from being used for abortions. AP News reported that Maine Family Planning filed the...
Sohail Khan’s Debut ‘Maine Dil Tujhko Diya’ Completes 23 Years
News24
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August 16, 2025
Often while sitting through a conventional masala movie we wonder what the hell we’re doing here. But have you seriously wondered, why the hell a film was made in the first place? Maine Dil Tujhko Diya prompts us to seriously think why another...