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Chinburg Properties unveils Jagger Mill complex in Sanford

Chinburg Properties plans a ribbon cutting Tuesday to unveil the redeveloped Jagger Mill in Sanford. The mill, at 5 Water St. in the Springvale section, dates to 1920. It was originally part of Goodall Worsted’s alpaca wool division and, in 1956, became part of Jagger Brothers, which produced yarn.

Sanford, ME · 3d

The Maine Monitor

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This map shows how Susan Collins’ electoral firewall crumbled in York County and other parts of Maine

In her previous five races for the U.S. Senate, Susan Collins had never lost York County. Her ability to overperform other Republicans in the southernmost part of Maine’s left-leaning 1st Congressional District served as an electoral firewall of sorts, helping power Collins to a string of victories over her 30-year Senate career.

York County, ME · 2h

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Chick-fil-A to open 3 new restaurants in Maine

BIDDEFORD, Maine (WABI) - Chick-fil-A will open three new restaurants in Maine, adding an estimated 300 jobs, the company said. The chain plans to open locations in Biddeford, South Portland, and Auburn in early 2027. Right now, Chick-fil-A has locations in Bangor and Westbrook. Dustin Griffiths, director of Chick-fil-A real...

Biddeford, ME · 2d

Foster's Daily Democrat

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New project at Lilac City Grille site in Rochester hinges on tax relief

ROCHESTER — A new restaurant and eight apartments could fill a downtown void at 103 North Main St. , where the shuttered Lilac City Grille was demolished earlier this year. Norman Vetter, the property owner, is seeking 79-E community revitalization tax relief from the city for the project, which calls for the inclusion of below-market-rate apartments. The proposal received a first reading before the City Council at its Nov. 10 meeting seeking nine years of tax relief, and was advanced to a Dec. 1 public hearing with the council. New Hampshire's 79-E incentive gives developers temporary property tax relief in exchange for developing blighted or historic properties that might otherwise stay vacant. Developers pay taxes based on what the property's assessed value was before the development is built for a negotiated number of years. When the 79-E expires, the owner starts paying taxes based on the property's new increased assessed value. What can residents expect to see at former Lilac City Grille site? Vetter's proposal, according to documents submitted to the city, calls for a 3,000-square-foot restaurant space on the first floor and eight two-bedroom apartments on the second and third floors. The proposal states an unknown number of apartments

Rochester, NH · 3d

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Sand Pond Campground Project OK’d, Contested

Sanford Planning Board members gave the green light to a campground development at Sand Pond last week, although a lawsuit is still pending against the development. The board’s vote on Nov. 4 followed lengthy public comments for and against the proposal for 41 campsites in 4 phases, and other site improvements at Siddall Road and Country Club Road 2 in south Sanford. Neighbors have long objected to the proposal on the grounds of noise, appearance, and density.

Sanford, ME · 8h

Portsmouth Herald

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Wedding Cake House restoration brings new 'icing' to iconic Kennebunk landmark

KENNEBUNK, Maine — Almost all wedding cakes need bakers for their icing. When your wedding cake is a historic and beloved home at 104 Summer Street in Kennebunk, however, you need John Desmarais and his crew at Shoreline Millwork in Somersworth, New Hampshire. For much of this year, Desmarais and his team have been crafting cellular PVC trim to replicate and replace the old, wooden, and heavily deteriorated “icing” that decorated the Wedding Cake House for decades. Desmarais said cellular PVC is an ideal substitute for wood when it comes to exterior trim and architectural detail. “It will never swell, rot, split, crack, or delaminate like wood,” Desmarais said. “It is high-density plastic, making it moisture- and insect-resistant, unlike clear and premium lumber. It is ideal for exterior design products.” Including on the Wedding Cake House — one of the most photographed homes in Maine . More: Ogunquit Playhouse project closer to $70M goal: New images show what's ahead A new chapter for a Kennebunk landmark Built in 1825, the home is formally known as the George W. Bourne House and gets its nickname from its wedding cake-like appearance. The eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom home sits on 2.23 acres and has more

Kennebunk, ME · 1d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude Started in 1982. Here’s What to Know Before You Book for December

Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude has grown from a single evening into one of the most popular...

Kennebunkport, ME · 1d

Foster's Daily Democrat

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Dover residents raise warming center safety fears. City responds.

DOVER — The Veterans Hall building at 156 Back River Road will serve as a temporary emergency cold-weather warming center for unhoused people starting Nov. 15. Many neighboring residents are raising security and safety concerns. The temporary location is needed due to construction delays for the new Strafford County warming center being built on County Farm Road. The new center won't be ready for the start of the 2026-2027 season, which runs from mid-November to mid-April. The shelter opens on extremely cold nights or in severe winter storms, as directed by Dover, Rochester and Somersworth leaders. Dec. 15 is the new estimated open date for the new facility, according to city officials and Strafford County Commission Chairman George Maglaras. Until then, if needed, the Veterans Hall building will be used, Dover city officials announced last week. This is a change after city officials had initially announced the McConnell Center cafeteria would be used as the temporary site. Concerns raised by residents around the Veterans Hall include drug use and improper disposal of needles, according to those who reached out to Foster's Daily Democrat and posted in social media. Neighbors also claimed the building isn't adequate for the use and raised

Dover, NH · 3d

Seacoast Current

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Three Veteran-Owned & Operated NH Breweries

Three veteran-owned NH breweries, one tap list. Burnt Timber in Wolfeboro pours Henniker and Able Ebenezer today, noon to 8, with 5 drafts and 5 burgers going back to local veterans.

Wolfeboro, NH · 2d

Portsmouth Herald

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Marshwood, Kennebunk football coaches share history ahead of Class B South championship

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Long before Andrew Elwell and Keith Noel prepared to stand on opposite sidelines with a championship at stake, they stood on the same sideline at Sanford High School. Elwell and Noel spent the 2014 high school football season together as assistants under longtime Sanford High School coach Mike Fallon. On Saturday, they will meet as head coaches when Elwell's Marshwood High School football team faces Noel's Kennebunk High School Rams in the Class B South championship game. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. How we got here Marshwood, with the No. 1 seed on the line, beat Kennebunk, 32-16 , in the regular-season finale on Oct. 23. Both Marshwood and Kennebunk, the No. 2 seed, got a first-round bye. Marshwood then beat No. 4 Falmouth , 30-22, and Kennebunk beat No. 3 Biddeford, 27-0, in the Class B South semifinal round. Saturday's winner will face either Fryeburg Academy or Cony High School in the Class B state championship. Coaching relationship started with middle school basketball For Elwell, the first year as head coach of the Hawks, the personal connection he has with Noel adds another wrinkle to a matchup that already carries plenty of meaning. “I

Kennebunk, ME · 2d

The Maine Monitor

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Maine voters rarely have a choice for this obscure office. They still won’t give it up.

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for Americacorps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers.

Maine · 1d

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Farmstead Herbals brings November workshops to Makers Mill

WOLFEBORO — More than a decade after teaching herbal salve workshops with G.A.L.A., the organization now known as Makers Mill, local herbalist Jessica Cole is returning to share her love of plants, traditional herbal medicine, and hands-on learning through two November workshops. Cole previously operated Sumner Brook Herbals, offering...

Wolfeboro, NH · 2d

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NHEX helps young business owners turn varied perspectives into shared growth

WOLFEBORO — When Gunner Found bought his first drone in 2020, the Maine chemist did not expect a creative outlet to lead to running two businesses. “I don’t have any formal business background,” he said. “I’m learning as I go.”. Today, the Wolfeboro resident runs...

Wolfeboro, NH · 2d

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York County Food Hub opens to aid 50+ pantries as food insecurity rises in Maine

BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- The York County Food Hub has launched to help local pantries and food programs store and distribute food as more Maine families struggle to put meals on the table. The food hub is designed to support more than 50 food pantries and meal programs across York County.

York County, ME · 21h

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Leasing underway at Reveler’s 11-unit One York apartment community

Biddeford, ME Leasing is underway at One York, an 11-unit adaptive-reuse apartment community at 1 York St. Scheduled for November 1 occupancy, One York is Reveler Development’s latest investment in the city and builds on the company’s growing portfolio of award-winning residential and mixed-use developments. Over the past...

Biddeford, ME · 17h

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PWD secures $8.1 million grant to protect Sebago Lake

Portland Water District (PWD) has been awarded an $8.1 million federal grant to lead a regional watershed protection initiative safeguarding Sebago Lake, the drinking water source for more than 200,000 people. Through the Sebago Clean Waters (SCW) collaborative, partners will advance stream restoration, forest conservation, and forest stewardship across the...

Portland, ME · 15h

92.9 The Ticket

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Husson Men Fall To St. Joseph's 108-98 Despite McCauley's 32 Points

Husson's Andre McCauley poured in 32 points with 8 boards, 5 assists and 5 steals, but the Eagles fell to St. Joseph's 108-98 Wednesday night in Standish.

Bangor, ME · 1d

92.9 The Ticket

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Husson Women Top St. Joseph's 72-64 Behind Cyr And Evans Double-doubles

Husson women opened with a 17-8 first quarter and rode it to a 72-64 win at St. Joseph's. Addison Cyr and Saige Evans each posted double-doubles.

Bangor, ME · 1d

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