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Bangor Daily News

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Former Brunswick police officer accused of excessive force, false arrest

Nathan Day was placed on leave after he was charged with assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a December 2025 arrest. She is now suing him.

Brunswick, ME · 17h

takingthekids.com

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This Maine Butcher Shop Serves Fresh Meat That Beats Anything At The Supermarket

Sausages get made right behind the counter here, sometimes while shoppers stand there watching. That’s my kind of grocery trip. This Maine butcher shop works with whole animals from local farms. That means the steak, pork, and chicken have a short trip from pasture to counter. The shelves go...

Bath, ME · 1d
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Accidental shooting causes 'catastrophic injuries' to 18-year-old

SABATTUS, ME (WGME) - An 18-year-old is hurt after police say he accidentally shot himself in the face. According to Sabattus Police, the man was playing with a pistol he believed was unloaded. At some point, officers say he held it close to his face and pulled the trigger. Police...

Sabattus, ME · 9h
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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 · 22h

wgan.com

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A Greene Man Charged on Suspected Drug Trafficking

Man from the town of Greene was arrested Saturday for Aggravated Drug Trafficking. For last several months, agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency have been conducting an investigation at the Greene residence of 40-year-old Arthur Hall. Agents found out Hall may have made an out-of-state purchase of illegal drugs...

Greene, ME · 15h

The Cool Down

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Generator covered with a blanket to cut noise sparks fire that damages two Maine outbuildings

"The individuals reported that the generator suddenly shut down."

West Bath, ME · 1d

mainebiz.biz

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Friday Food Insider: Last call for three Maine restaurants

The restaurant, which opened in May 2024 on Portland’s East End, announced the closure on Instagram with a message thanking customers, employees, vendors and the Portland community for their support over the past two years. Already a Subscriber? Log in. Get Instant Access to This Article. Subscribe to Mainebiz...

Portland, ME · 2d

94.9 HOM

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Brunswick, Maine, Has One Incredible Food Scene: Here are the Top Reviewed Joints

Brunswick is a Midcoast Maine foodie hotspot. Here are its most popular restaurants.

Brunswick, ME · 16h

mainepublic.org

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North Country Associates selling 15 Maine nursing homes

Lewiston-based North Country Associates is selling 15 Maine nursing homes to New York investment firm Vantage Point Capital LLC. A separate company, Utah-based Tide Group, will operate the facilities, which employ roughly 1400 people and serve 1000 patients and residents. North Country said in a written announcement that it expects...

Maine · 2d

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Indian man sentenced to 9 years in $1.9M fraud case

PORTLAND, Maine (Diya TV) — An Indian national has received a nine-year prison sentence for his role in a multi-state fraud conspiracy that stole nearly $1.9 million from at least eight victims across five states. The scheme involved callers impersonating government officials and convincing victims to exchange their savings for gold and cash.

Portland, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Rockland man charged in connection with Damariscotta hit-and-run

John Barczak, 67, of Rockland was charged with elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and leaving the scene of an accident.

Damariscotta, ME · 1d

WGME

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Portland police search for missing man with dementia

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Police are asking for help finding a missing man with dementia who wandered away from a retirement community in Portland. Police say David Darman went missing from Holiday Woods at Canco, a retirement community in Portland, on Friday. Darman is 6’1” and approximately 200 pounds, with...

Portland, ME · 2d

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Voters in 8 Maine towns approved measures capping or freezing mobile home lot rents

Voters in eight Maine towns approved measures on Election Day that will cap or freeze lot rent increases for mobile home park residents. Most residents own their mobile homes but not the land underneath them. And as more out of state corporations have purchased Maine mobile home parks recently, many residents are facing drastic rent increases.

Maine · 2d

92 Moose

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Portland, Maine, Restaurant Makes OpenTable's Top 100 List For 2026

Following years of having multiple entries, only one Portland, Maine, eatery makes OpenTable's list of best restaurants in America for 2026

Portland, ME · 2d

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Bedbugs force Maine middle school to close for four days

Medomak Middle School in Waldoboro, Maine, is closed for four days after bedbugs were found in the building, according to NBC affiliate News Center Maine. In a letter the district sent to parents, RSU 40 Superintendent Daniel Welch wrote that "several" bugs were found Wednesday. He said there is no sign of an infestation, but the district is bringing in professionals to treat the entire school as a precaution.

Waldoboro, ME · 20h

everafterinthewoods.com

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Forget Boring Grocery Runs Because These Maine Markets Make Christmas Food Shopping Feel Special

One Maine grocery stop on this list built its name on sauerkraut. Yes, the humble fermented cabbage somehow became the headliner, and I love that more than I can explain. The rest of the lineup gets just as fun. One market runs a full-service butcher counter beside rows of local goods. Another bakes fresh desserts in the middle of a harbor town, and a co-op stocks bulk spices perfect for holiday cookies.

Maine · 1d

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Bedbugs discovery closes Medomak Middle School for days

WALDOBORO, Maine (WABI) - Medomak Middle School in Waldoboro is moving to remote learning for several days after multiple bedbugs were discovered at the school. In the letter, RSU 40 Superintendent Daniel Welch said that the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution,” and announced that the school would be arranging professional treatment to target the bugs.

Waldoboro, ME · 2d

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Hallowell police chief says he can’t recommend Quarry Tap Room liquor license renewal

HALLOWELL, Maine (WABI) - Hallowell Police Chief Zachary Kindelan said he cannot, in good faith, recommend the renewal of the Quarry Tap Room’s liquor license ahead of a public hearing. Chief cites concerns about operations. Kindelan said he does not want to see the Quarry Tap Room close, but...

Hallowell, ME · 2d

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Gov. Mills, Governor-Elect Hannah Pingree Meet in Augusta to Discuss Transition

AUGUSTA, Maine — Governor-elect Hannah Pingree met with outgoing Governor Janet Mills on Friday at the State House and the Blaine House to begin planning the upcoming transition of power, tackling a range of pressing fiscal challenges and legislative priorities ahead of her inauguration. Pingree will serve as Maine’s...

Maine · 1d

Portsmouth Herald

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Maine football: Marshwood holds off Falmouth, advances to Class B South final

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Playoff football often comes down to making big plays in big moments, and Marshwood High School delivered when it mattered on Friday night. Leading 14-7 entering the fourth quarter, the top-seeded Hawks scored two touchdowns with successful two-point conversions after each and forced a turnover to hold off No. 4 Falmouth, 30-22, in a Class B South semifinal at Marshwood High School. Marshwood will host No. 2 Kennebunk in the Class B South final on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. Kennebunk (8-1) beat No. 3 Biddeford, 27-0, Friday in a semifinal at Kennebunk High School. "We knew every play was going to be a battle," Marshwood's Noah Goodwin said. "We knew Falmouth is a good team, and much improved from the first time we played them, so we knew we had to play smart and play as a team." Marshwood (8-1) beat Falmouth, 42-16, in the regular season. "Just a gutsy win," Marshwood quarterback Michael Sbrizza said. "Tough conditions out here, but we were ready for it and everyone played their hearts out." "The kids played hard, it was effort that won this game," Marshwood head coach Andrew Elwell said. "They just played hard." Marshwood

South Berwick, ME · 2d