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Bangor Daily News

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Uplifting sign at Red Barn in Augusta leads to misconception over political message

Trever Benedict of The Red Barn in Augusta posted what he meant as an inspiring message, but others thought it referred to the election.

Augusta, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill

The developer plans to file a site location permit and an air emission license application with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Maine · 1d

Ultimate Maine

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Maine Lands In Top 10 Most Charitable States In America

What is your favorite charity to support?

Maine · 1d

themainemonitor.org

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Working group to study municipal revenue impact as Kennebec River dam decommissioning plans advance

SKOWHEGAN — Town Manager Aaron Miller has joined the Municipal Revenue Working Group to evaluate how decommissioning of the Weston Dam and three other hydroelectric dams on the lower Kennebec River will impact local finances. The Kennebec River Restoration Trust created the group as one of six committees studying...

Skowhegan, ME · 9h
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Maine seeing bull market for grocery store expansion

Grocery store projects are moving forward across Maine, including the conversion of a former department store in Lewiston, plans for a new Lincoln’s Country Store in Warren and Hannaford’s takeover of a longtime grocery store in Presque Isle. Already a Subscriber? Log in. Get Instant Access to This...

Maine · 1d

Ultimate Maine

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Camp Out Hunger 2026 Shatters Expectations in Central Maine

I knew Camp Out Hunger 2026 was going to be a big one, but I don't think any of us realized just HOW big.

Maine · 17h

WGME

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Hallowell police chief withdraws opposition to popular bar renewing its liquor license

HALLOWELL (WGME) -- A popular bar in Hallowell has faced controversy over its liquor license. The Quarry Tap Room wants to renew its license, which expires November 28, but the police chief has opposed that, citing safety issues. Now though, the police chief says he's ready to withdraw his opposition.

Hallowell, ME · 1d

lcnme.com

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Characters of the County: John Blodgett Serves His Town and Country

When John Blodgett enlisted in the Marine Corps during his senior year at Medomak Valley High School in 1983, before he was even 18, he did not expect to be in the service for the next 21 years. In fact, up to a few months before he enlisted, Blodgett did not really know what the Marines were, let alone plan to become one.

Lincoln County, ME · 2d

WGME

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Governor-elect Pingree set to announce new transition committee members

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Governor-elect Hannah Pingree is set to announce the newest members of her transition committee Tuesday morning in Augusta. The committee will help Pingree build her cabinet ahead of her inauguration in January. Former Republican state Sen. Roger Katz and former Penobscot Nation Ambassador Maulian Bryant have...

Augusta, ME · 18h

92 Moose

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Lewiston, Maine's Holiday Transformation Has Kicked Off

Lewiston is starting to sparkle. Crews are up high stringing lights, and the Kora Shriners trees are coming to Main Street.

Lewiston, ME · 16h

Bangor Daily News

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Massachusetts company buys two Waldo County campgrounds

The two campgrounds, located in Belfast and Searsport, sold for a total of $2.5 million, according to real estate documents.

Waldo County, ME · 8h

Bangor Daily News

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Hannah Pingree says Jay shouldn’t be data center ‘testing ground’

The governor elect's comment comes a day after the owner of the former mill submitted permit applications to Maine regulators.

Jay, ME · 10h

The Maine Monitor

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Gardiner City Council declares former Merrill Manor a dangerous building

GARDINER — After hearing neighbors complain about break-ins and decades of neglect, and the fire chief ordering his crew not to go inside because of the risk, the Gardiner City Council voted unanimously Nov. 4 to label the former Merrill Manor a dangerous building and order it demolished if it is not rehabilitated within 30 days.

Gardiner, ME · 1d

WPFO

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Ranked-choice voting tabulation begins in Maine's 2nd District race

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- The ranked-choice voting tabulation process began on Monday in the race for Maine’s Second Congressional District despite Democrat Matt Dunlap conceding to Republican Paul LePage. The process got underway at 10 a.m. at the Maine Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Augusta. The Secretary of...

Maine · 1d

WGME

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Lewiston syringe service program to be more tightly enforced

LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Lewiston's syringe service program will face stricter rules after voters approved changes to the program during last week's midterm election. About 59% of Lewiston voters supported the ordinance, which requires a one-for-one syringe exchange and limits individuals to 20 clean syringes per day. The ordinance also...

Lewiston, ME · 1d

wabi.tv

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Augusta council approves preliminary deal to process Hatch Hill trash in Hampden

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta City Council approved a preliminary agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to change how trash is handled at Hatch Hill, the regional landfill serving the city and seven surrounding communities. Municipal Waste Solutions would process Augusta’s waste at a facility in Hampden. How the...

Augusta, ME · 7h

WDEA AM 1370

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Recount Paused: Ellsworth Waits For State Ballot Boxes To Return From Augusta

Seven votes separate Grant Sr. and Dilda-Gaspar as Ellsworth waits for its ballot boxes to come back from Augusta before the recount can begin.

Ellsworth, ME · 16h

The Maine Monitor

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Waldo County tackles deferred upgrades, rising costs in $14.8 million budget draft for 2027

BELFAST — Nearly a year after public outrage derailed Waldo County’s proposed 36 percent budget increase, county officials are still grappling with the financial fallout as they draft their next spending plan.

Waldo County, ME · 13h

B98.5

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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 8h

B98.5

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Camp Out Hunger 2026 Shatters Expectations in Central Maine

I knew Camp Out Hunger 2026 was going to be a big one, but I don't think any of us realized just HOW big.

Maine · 17h