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Students at Mt. Blue High School walked out in protest of the soon-to-be Trump administration's stance on climate change.

Farmington students stage climate protest in wake of Trump's win Students at Mt. Blue High School walked out in protest of the soon-to-be Trump administration's stance on climate change

An 87-year-old Maine man has been ordered to pay back more than $175,000 after he was convicted of identity theft and Social Security fraud.

Maine man sentenced for identity theft and fraud An 87-year-old Maine man has been ordered to pay back more than $175,000 after he was convicted of identity theft and Social Security fraud.

Fire danger is high due to unusually dry and windy conditions except in northernmost Maine where the threat is low.

Fire danger high for about half of Maine amid dry, windy conditions Fire danger is high due to unusually dry and windy conditions except in northernmost Maine where the threat is low.

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy recall applies to a strain of flower sold at several dispensaries last month.

Regulators issue cannabis recall over unsafe levels of yeast, mold in a particular strain The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy recall applies to a strain of flower sold at several dispensaries last month.

Months before the mass shooting in Lewiston that claimed 18 lives, the gunman’s family and friends were desperately trying to get him help.

Breakdown Episode 2: 'I believe he is going to snap' Months before the mass shooting in Lewiston that claimed 18 lives, the gunman's family and friends were desperately trying to get him help.

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We ❤️ Biddeford, and that's why we're neaded to Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co. for our next News & Brews Trivia Night on Thursday, Nov 14!!!

Join us for a lovely night of friendly competition and exclusive PRIZES. Grab a couple of friends, create your team name, and preregister at www.mainepublic.org/trivia.

Thank you to ecomaine for making News & Brews Trivia Nights possible.

Officials in the town of Bridgton say the treatment plant will prevent wastewater from seeping into local waterways.

Bridgton unveils new wastewater treatment plant Officials in the town of Bridgton say the treatment plant will prevent wastewater from seeping into local waterways.

Waldo Hospital president Denise Needham said there simply aren't enough babies being born to sustain labor and delivery services.

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital to end labor and delivery services next spring Waldo Hospital president Denise Needham said there simply aren't enough babies being born to sustain labor and delivery services.

The referendum was written by residents who tried unsuccessfully to purchase their parks for more than $40 million this past spring.

Old Orchard Beach voters endorse rent control for mobile home residents The referendum was written by residents who tried unsuccessfully to purchase their parks for more than $40 million this past spring.

Staff at one of our independent bookstore partners, Sherman's in Portland, posed with a few copies of our November book club pick, "The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson" by Ellen Baker!

Don't miss our book club meeting on Thursday, November 21 at 7 pm. Tune in on Facebook or YouTube to hear host Bill Nemitz chat with Larson.

There is still plenty of time to pick up a copy at Bull Moose, BookStacks, Left Bank Books, Nonesuch Books & More, Print: A Bookstore, Sherman's Maine Coast Bookshop, Mockingbird Bookshop, and Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers.

Do you have a comment or question for the author? Send them in advance to fun[at]mainepublic.org and we'll try to get them into the conversation.

Thank you to Bull Moose and Coffee By Design for making the book club possible.

Learn more about the club and sign up for our email list: https://www.mainepublic.org/all-books-considered-book-club

🎼TICKET GIVEAWAY ALERT🎼

Next Saturday, November 16, the Bennewitz Quartet will perform at the Boothbay Opera House.

We have 10 pairs of tickets with your names on them! To claim a pair, all you have to do is shoot us an email at [email protected] with the word "Quartet" in the subject line. These free tickets are first come, first served.

Learn more about the performance here: https://boothbayoperahouse.com/event/bennewitz-quartet/

Mainers, what are we up to on this sunny and mild Thursday? 🚶‍♀️🚶🌞

King finished with 52% of the vote — a nearly 20 point spread from his closest competitor, former state Republican party chair Demi Kouzounas.

Angus King claims victory in third bid for U.S. Senate King finished with 52% of the vote — a nearly 20 point spread from his closest competitor, former state Republican party chair Demi Kouzounas.

The Maine Outdoor Learning Pavilion on Mackworth Island in Falmouth is the latest addition to the Mill's administration's Outdoor Learning Initiative which is billed as a response to pandemic-related learning loss.

State education officials unveil outdoor learning space in Falmouth The Maine Outdoor Learning Pavilion on Mackworth Island in Falmouth is the latest addition to the Mill's administration's Outdoor Learning Initiative which is billed as a response to pandemic-related learning loss.