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Oxford County Regional Airport hires firm to explore longer runway for larger aircraft. The facility's terminal has already been renovated, and officials say extending the current 2,997‑foot runway could help attract larger private and commercial aircraft to the region. Read this story by Jon Bolduc.

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Maine could become first state in the country to offer free community college and then take it away | Maine Public

Mills signs bill for emergency funding for Maine's public defense services | Portland Press Herald

How Platner is using TV ads to drown out Mills' attacks | Bangor Daily News

Plan to boost child care in Maine gains support, but funding remains uncertain | Portland Press Herald

Maine GOP candidate Bush looks to cut state spending | Spectrum News Maine

It's a tough budget year for Maine's school districts. Why? | Portland Press Herald

Maine civil legal aid groups request $3M in state funds | Spectrum News Maine

Maine announces more than 90 new apartments for people experiencing chronic homelessness | Maine Public

What would the SAVE America Act mean for voting in Maine? | Portland Press Herald

Vinalhaven lobsterman petitions Supreme Court over GPS tracking mandate | Bangor Daily News

Elizabeth Warren backs Graham Platner in Maine Senate race, bucking Democratic leadership | NOTUS

A small town fire department is the first in Maine to adopt new AI technology | News Center Maine

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