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‘Naked and Afraid’ Lawsuit Settled in Kennebec County

First of all, the image that goes with this story is a stock photo and not an actual picture of Danielle Beauchemin. Kennebec County’s insurance pool has paid $175,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by a former county employee who accused her supervisor of accessing nude photos of her and alleged that county officials retaliated against her after she reported it.

Kennebec County, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Restaurateur plans to convert Rockland office building to apartments

The School Street Apartments project would create 14 one-bedroom apartments between 400 and 570 square feet in size.

Rockland, ME · 1d

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Grand jury indicts teen charged in the killing of paddleboarder in Union

A 19-year-old has been indicted for murder in the killing of a paddleboarder in Union. Deven Young was formally indicted by a grand jury Thursday for the death of Sunshine Stewart, who was found dead on Crawford Pond in July of 2025 after she failed to return from a solo paddleboarding trip.

Union, ME · 1d

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Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $250,000 Sold at Maine Convenience Store

Have you ever won big in the lottery?

Maine · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Midcoast town still contending with toxic carpet pile 25 years later

The site has been vacant and unused since the 1990s and is contaminated with metals and inorganic contaminants.

Warren, ME · 2d

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The Main Street in Maine That Still Looks Like It Did in 1920

Technically, Belfast is a city, but its downtown is cozy enough that it feels right at home among small towns in Maine. Take a stroll down Main Street to spot the town's oldest features-rows of 19th-century brick buildings nestled close together as the road climbs uphill. The unique second-story windows and intricate roof details catch […]

Belfast, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Rockland to require owners to register vacant commercial buildings

Owners of all existing applicable buildings would have to apply for a vacant commercial property certificate by March 9, 2027.

Rockland, ME · 2d

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Family Legacy Continues with Damariscotta Jewelry Store

Tucked away behind Best Thai in downtown Damariscotta, a new jewelry store strives to have something for everyone. Alexandra’s Fine Jewelry officially opened at 15 Courtyard St. on Monday, Nov. 9, commemorated with a ribbon-cutting with the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce and Information Bureau. Owner Alexandra Newell said...

Damariscotta, ME · 2d

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12 Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries In Central Maine Most Visitors Miss

A hot dog counter in Lewiston traces its roots back to 1908. That’s older than sliced bread, and I find that wildly charming. The surprises keep stacking up from there. One diner here is a 1946 lunch car perched above a stream. Another breakfast spot opens its doors at 5 AM, long before most of us find our socks.

Augusta, ME · 23h

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Over 150 Vendors Are Taking Over This Massive Maine Flea Market For One November Weekend

More than 150 vendors are packing one building for a single weekend, and every booth is different. That means antiques, pottery, soy candles, and pet items could all sit within a few steps of each other. The lineup gets wonderfully specific. Shoppers can hunt for pyrography, turned wood, doll clothes,...

Augusta, ME · 2d

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Belfast Health Center Dodges Bankruptcy With $2.8 Million Federal Rescue

Penobscot Community Health Care said it has avoided an imminent bankruptcy filing after a $2.8 million investment from Maine's Rural Health Transformation Program, and the agency's Seaport Community Health Center in Belfast is now preparing to bring back limited dental services after weeks without them. The nonprofit says it has not filed for bankruptcy as of its latest public updates.

Belfast, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Belfast approves loan for bike shop to finish brownfield cleanup

An earlier environmental assessment revealed a toxic soup below the former gas station and auto repair garage.

Belfast, ME · 1d

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The saga of the abandoned boat floating around the coast of Maine for a year and a half is over, probably

"When it disappeared, we're like, ‘Great, all right, bye Felicia.'" In May, 2025, a 25-foot sailboat washed up on the shore of Edgecomb, Maine. No one in the small coastal town knew where it came from or what to do with it. Over a year later — during which...

Woolwich, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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I’m the new Belfast reporter for the Bangor Daily News

"I look forward to telling stories that matter in Belfast and the rest of Waldo County."

Belfast, ME · 2d

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Maine fishermen to test ocean robots in Portland, Rockland

Maine commercial fishermen will get a firsthand look at two ocean robots designed to help captains better understand conditions on their fishing grounds during upcoming demonstrations in Portland and Rockland. The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) is hosting the demonstrations as part of Robots for Fishermen, a project under the...

Portland, ME · 2d

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LCCT announces auditions for 'The Spitfire Grill'

The Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), the resident theater company of Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater, announces auditions for its upcoming production of The Spitfire Grill, a heartwarming musical that lifts up the beauty in second chances and the transformative nature of friendship. Percy, a troubled young parolee yearning for a...

Damariscotta, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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High levels of lead found in drinking water at midcoast school

Facilities Director John Carroll said the date the lead was identified is unknown, but the school was informed Oct. 26.

Bristol, ME · 2d

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Procession held in Central Maine for Clinton firefighter-EMT Becky Stuart

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) -A dignified transport procession for Clinton Fire and Rescue firefighter-EMT Becky Stuart traveled through Central Maine on Thursday morning. Clinton Fire and Rescue announced Tuesday that Stuart had died unexpectedly. The procession began at the Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home in Waterville and continued to the...

Waterville, ME · 2d

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Maine DOT Helps Launch New Ferry Service Vessel

The Maine Department of Transportation and the Maine State Ferry Service recently co-hosted a commissioning ceremony for the M/V Captain Almer Dinsmore ferry vessel. The commissioning ceremony at Maine State Ferry Service headquarters in Rockland, ME, marked the official introduction of the 154-foot M/V Dinsmore – the first hybrid diesel-electric ferry designed and built in New England – into service on the Rockland–Vinalhaven route. It can carry up to 250 passengers and 23 vehicles, Maine DOT noted.

Maine · 2d

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Recounts for 3 legislative races, Kennebec County commissioner seat set for next week

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that it will hold four recounts next week, three for races for Maine Legislature and one for a Kennebec County commissioner seat after several close finishes in last week’s midterm election. First up will be Maine Senate District 18, which includes parts of Oxford, Androscoggin and Cumberland […]

Kennebec County, ME · 2d