Author: Sonnie Shepherd
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10/06/25
Local Politics Another Bush Could Run for Maine Governor (Cape Elizabeth) A member of the politically famous Bush family expected to throw his hat into the ring in the race for Governor of Maine. WGME reports Jonathan Bush, nephew of former President George H.W. and cousin of former President George W. Bush, is expected to…
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10/03/25
Crime/Public Safety FAA Posts “Emergency Notification” Following Government Shutdown (Forbes) The FAA on Thursday posted an “Emergency” notification on its website following the government shutdown. Forbes reports the agency furloughed 11,000 workers, about 25% of its workforce, due to the freeze in funding. The message in brief read, “Portions of the Department of Transportation are…
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10/02/25
(Bangor) The attempted mediation between Northern Light Health and Anthem failed to bring about an agreement yesterday. However, NewsCenter Maine reports the two late yesterday did agree to extend their existing contract by 30 days, after first saying no extension would be forthcoming. The contract affects some 30K Mainers who were briefly out of network…
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10/01/25
Crime/Public Safety El Faro Victims Remembered (Castine) It was ten years ago today 33 crew members perished when the El Faro sank after encountering Hurricane Joaquin near the Bahamas. The crew members included 27 Americans, five of whom were Maine Maritime Academy graduates, and five Polish nationals. Its loss remains one of the worst US…
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09/25/25
Poseidon Rules Over Searsport (Searsport). The next time you drive through Searsport on U.S. Hwy One, you’re bound to do what we did – a double take and a double back to get a look at this amazing piece of art at the Yardarm Motel. We talked with owner Wesley Murphy, who tells Downeast Digest…
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08/31/2025
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Beachgoers Warned Against Plunging into Coastal Waters (Maine) Beachgoers from Florida to Maine were cautioned not to go into coastal waters over the holiday weekend, due to high levels of bacteria that included fecal contamination. In some places, including Cape Cod, officials went so far as to close beaches altogether. Experts say fecal…
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