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- 1Maine Voters Along Route 1 Worry Over Heating Oil and Tariffs●Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-
Voters along U.S. Route 1 in Maine are voicing concern about the rising cost of heating oil and gas, plus tariffs on Canadian goods, ahead of the midterm elections. The NPR report, focused on Aroostook County and the Senate race between Susan Collins and her challenger, highlights how energy prices and trade policy with Canada are shaping political conversations in the border state.
- 2Utility outage causes spotty internet in Aroostook County▼Utility outage causes spotty internet in Aroostook
A utility outage is causing intermittent internet service across Aroostook County in northern Maine. The Bangor Daily News reports that residents are experiencing spotty connectivity while crews work to restore service. The extent of the disruption and the number of customers affected have not been detailed, and no timeline for full restoration has been announced.