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Maine Senate Race: A resurfaced 1988 police report has reignited scrutiny of Democratic nominee Troy Jackson, with Sen. Susan Collins saying he “struggles to control his temper” as Democrats brace for fallout. Immigration & Community Safety: In Springfield, Oregon, about 50 people rallied at City Hall against ICE enforcement, citing deaths tied to federal actions and urging local leaders to protect immigrant families. Public Health & Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a Texas shell-egg recall to its highest risk tier, with “best by” dates expiring soon—an urgent reminder for households to check carton codes. Health Policy: A new Trump executive order on childhood vaccines would reduce universal recommendations and split MMR into separate doses, while legal experts warn enforcement may hinge on state rules. Arts & Community: Searsmont’s Town Library hosts a free in-library duet concert Aug. 18 featuring Midcoast violinists Sophie Davis and Luke Fatora. Culture Pop: Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s Maine duet at Ogunquit Playhouse sparked online backlash and debate over public romance.

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Jul. 9, 2026

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What 3 educators told us about the problems facing Maine schools

Bangor Daily News - Maine |

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Bangor Daily News - Maine

Center-left

Owned By	Towle-Warren Family through Bangor Publishing Company
Year Founded	1889
Website	bangordailynews.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Bangor
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Bridgton man set to return to Maine after nearly 7 months in immigration detention

WMTW 8 - Maine |

Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

WMTW 8 - Maine

Neutral

Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1954
Website	www.wmtw.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Westbrook
Owner Country	United States

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Aug. 15, 2026

Maine homelessness service providers grapple with changing federal guidance

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The Maine Monitor

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Owned By	Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting (Non-profit, Jed Davis President)
Year Founded	2020
Website	themainemonitor.org
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Hallowell
Owner Country	United States

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17 hours ago

NEW ALLEGATION ROCKS MAINE SENATE RACE: Local Man Says He Saw Far-Left Democrat Troy Jackson Slap Longtime Partner with Open Hand — Comes After 1988 Police Report of Jackson Punching a Man

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Owner: Jim Hoft info about owner

The Gateway Pundit

Right-wing

Owned By	Jim Hoft through TGP Communications LLC
Year Founded	2004
Website	www.thegatewaypundit.com
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Florida, Jensen Beach
Owner Country	United States

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Aug. 15, 2026

Top Dem operative brushes off latest scandal plaguing Maine Senate candidate as 'salacious gossip'

Fox News |

Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

FOX News

Right-wing

Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation
Year Founded	1996
Website	foxnews.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Aug. 15, 2026

Three People Charged with Drug Trafficking & Possession in Maine

Q96.1 - Maine |

Owner: Townsquare Media info about owner

Q96.1 - Maine

Indeterminate

Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1981
Website	www.q961.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Presque Isle
Owner Country	United States

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Aug. 14, 2026

Maine INBRE celebrates 25 years of biomedical research

WFVX - Maine |

Owner: Joseph R. Fuchs info about owner

WFVX - Maine

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Owned By	Joseph R. Fuchs through Rockfleet Broadcasting & Bangor Communications
Year Founded	2003
Website	www.foxbangor.com
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Bangor
Owner Country	United States

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Aug. 15, 2026

Reports: Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson Has Alleged History of Rage-Fueled Aggression Towards Women

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American Greatness

Right-wing

Owned By	Center for American Greatness Inc (Non-profit, Chris Buskirk Publisher)
Year Founded	2016
Website	amgreatness.com
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arizona, Paradise Valley
Owner Country	United States

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