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Comic Arts Maine Portland will take place at the Portland Public Library on April 5 for a free one-day festival that brings together nearly 80 artists selected from 198 applications—organizers plan to offer workshops and panels for kids and adults along with an exhibit called Pencils and Inks that shows how comics are made.

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The University of Maine men’s hockey team showed a strong offensive spark after 11 players scored in the Hockey East tournament and captain Lynden Breen scored two goals in Thursday’s double-overtime win over Northeastern — the team will clinch its conference title in Friday’s game against UConn and face Penn State at 8:30 p.m. at the PPL Center in Allentown.

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Shenna Bellows, Maine's Secretary of State, announced her run for governor in 2026 at a morning event in Hancock and planned another stop in Augusta to discuss her record in the state Senate—her work includes efforts on election security, civil rights, and property tax relief. Her campaign launch comes after serving as the state's top election official and highlights her past initiatives in health care and public service.

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