The raises were approved by the previous Legislature, which also voted to increase the salary of the next governor who will be elected in 2026.
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Here’s what you need to know about bird flu
There have been no human cases reported yet in Maine, and 66 cases across the U.S., according to the CDC.
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Hospitals across Maine welcome New Year’s Day babies
Augusta, Lewiston, Portland and Bangor hospitals report their first deliveries of 2025.
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1 person dies when Tesla truck catches fire and explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
Another seven people nearby received minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Some critters would love to snack on your Christmas tree
For those who keep animals — wild or domestic — the second life of a Christmas tree can provide shelter, snacks or enrichment.
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Death toll from New Orleans crash now 15, coroner says
The driver of the vehicle was killed in a firefight with police following the attack around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street, FBI said.
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What’s in the cards for Maine? Tarot reading takes a look at year ahead
Will it be a snowy winter? Will Janet Mills run for Senate? We turned to the tarot card deck for insight into Maine’s future.
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These are the top 5 stories on CentralMaine.com in 2024
From ‘devil birds’ to an unusual obituary, there was no shortage of uniqueness here in central Maine this year.
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Here’s the best of 2024 in stories, photos in central Maine
An ‘American Idol’ contestant, tainted weed, fentanyl deliveries and local government controversies — and so much more — helped define 2024 in central Maine.
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Appleton woman injured in fire, investigation ongoing
The fire on Sunday was caused by a wood stove in the home, investigators say.