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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
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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 · 5h

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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 · 3d

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Lewiston church on the market for $1.5 million

LEWISTON (WGME) -- A Catholic church in Lewiston that closed last year is now on the market for $1.5 million. The Sun Journal reports that the building sits on more than four acres which includes a convent and school building. The church closed in Spring 2025 because of Lewiston's aging...

Lewiston, ME · 21h
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Salt Bay Art Supply Celebrate 25 Years in Business

Everyone is an artist in their own right to Carol Jaeger. Whether someone paints, knits, or cooks, the owner of Salt Bay Art Supply said everyone has a creative side. “Artists are my kind of people because they see the world through a different prism,” Jaeger said. Now celebrating...

Damariscotta, ME · 1d

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Wiscasset Planning Board Sends Zoning, Ordinance Changes to Select Board

The Wiscasset Planning Board unanimously approved proposed zoning and ordinance changes after a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 9. The amendments now go to the Wiscasset Select Board for consideration. Wiscasset voters would ultimately decide whether to approve the changes before they go into effect. The Village 1 district is...

Wiscasset, ME · 1d

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Wiscasset Kayak Shop Aims to Make the Outdoors for Everyone

On the pier on Water Street in Wiscasset, a new kayak shop will spend the winter preparing to get people on the water in the coming year. Justin Laurion and Zhiyuan Ma opened Sheepscot Boating in late September to make kayaking more accessible. Their store has kayaks available for renting or purchasing.

Wiscasset, ME · 1d

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Brunswick Maine Early Bird Sale: Your 2026 Holiday Shopping Guide

Are you ready for a festive holiday shopping adventure? Downtown Brunswick comes alive with cheerful energy every November, especially during […]. Are you ready for a festive holiday shopping adventure? Downtown Brunswick comes alive with cheerful energy every November, especially during the Brunswick Early Bird Sale 2026. Consequently, local merchants roll out the red carpet for eager shoppers. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 14, 2026. Festivities kick off as early as 6:00 AM. Furthermore, the early morning hours bring the most incredible savings.

Brunswick, ME · 1d

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Lincoln County Cemeteries to be Wreaths Across America Stops

Hillside Cemetery in Damariscotta, King’s Highway Cemetery in Sheepscot, and West Bristol Cemetery in Walpole will take part in Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec. 19. Wreaths Across America began as a gesture of thanks and has grown into a national, yearlong effort to remember fallen veterans, honor their service, and teach younger generations about the value of freedom.

Damariscotta, ME · 1d

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Dresden Unveils Memorial Honoring Town’s Veterans

After two years of work, Dresden unveiled its veterans memorial in a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 7. Benches sit beside a granite stone engraved with the insignias of the U.S. armed forces branches. Residents gathered in the rain to listen to the memorial’s dedication and background on the Dresden Veterans Memorial Committee, which had been charged with establishing it.

Dresden, ME · 1d

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Miller School to Hire New Special Education Teacher

The RSU 40 Board of Directors unanimously gave permission for Miller School to hire a second special education teacher at its Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting. “We’re so happy and excited and honored to have the support of the board to make this very much needed and very positive change to our LEAD program,” Miller School Principal Shawn Strack said in an interview on Nov. 6.

Damariscotta, ME · 1d

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Amtrak “Tops Out” Steel Structure for New Train Maintenance Facility in Boston

Amtrak recently topped out the steel structure for its new Maintenance & Inspection (M&I) Facility in Boston and the building envelope is closing in, marking the placement of the final steel beam and an important construction milestone at Southampton Yard. This achievement reflects the strong collaboration between Amtrak and the project contractor as the facility continues to take shape.

Boston, NY · 1d

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BCMA hosts Dunlap Broadside copy of Declaration of Independence with Maine Historical Society

On October 30 and 31, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA) displayed a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the rotunda for the Bowdoin and Brunswick communities. This specific copy of the document has been on tour in 16 different locations throughout the state with the Maine Historical Society (MHS) since July 4 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Brunswick, ME · 14h

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High school football regionals set for Friday, Saturday; 8-man finals Saturday in Auburn

When is the 8-man large state final between Yarmouth and Old Town?. What were the results of previous Old Orchard Beach-Orono state final meetings?. High school football teams from across the region will play for championships this Friday and Saturday, with 8-man state titles on the line Saturday at Edward Little High School.

Old Orchard Beach, ME · 3d

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North Country Associates announces transition to new operator, sale of assets to new ownership

Tide Group and Vantage Point Capital will take over much of North Country’s network of nursing homes and residential care facilities pending state approval LEWISTON — North Country Associates, one of Maine’s most trusted providers of post-acute, long-term and residential care services, announced the sale of 15 facilities that it owns or co-owns with Sandy […]

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In Photos: Tufts volleyball puts up fight against Bowdoin

Senior setter Rianna Liu sets to a teammate. The Tufts women’s volleyball team faced Bowdoin in a quarterfinal match this Saturday and lost 2–3. The Polar Bears beat the Jumbos by two points in the fifth set to break the tie.

Medford, MA · 1d

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New Wiscasset Massage and Healing Arts Studio Encourages Self-Care

A Wiscasset studio offering massages and wellness sessions opened its doors on Sunday, Nov. 1. Kindred Kneads Massage and Healing Arts Studio, owned by Shannon McAuliffe and Chelsea Edgar, offers services that seek to improve their customers’ physical and mental health. The studio’s primarily offers massages, in addition to stretching sessions, foot reflexology, a pressure point-based therapeutic technique, and Reiki, a Japanese energy-based relaxation practice.

Wiscasset, ME · 1d

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Gardens Aglow opens Saturday at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay

BOOTHBAY, Maine (WABI) - Gardens Aglow opens Saturday at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay and runs through Jan. 2. A mile-long path glows with more than 750,000 LED lights. Strung end to end, the lights would stretch about 65 miles, the distance from South Portland to Boothbay. This year’s...

Boothbay, ME · 1d

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Medomak Valley Senior Citizens Reelect Officers

The Medomak Valley Senior Citizens met Monday, Nov. 2 at the community building in North Nobleboro. There were 18 members and one guest attending. Doors opened at 9:30 a.m. and bingo began at 10 a.m. Louise Reynolds won the special bingo game. The group welcomed Megan Lailer, who joined this...

Nobleboro, ME · 1d

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Team Reviewing MaineHealth Labor and Delivery Decision Introduced at Forum

The team tasked with evaluating MaineHealth’s decision to close the labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta introduced themselves and laid out the framework of their review at an online forum on Wednesday, Nov. 4. In a Monday, Oct. 26 press release, MaineHealth Vice President of Communications...

Damariscotta, ME · 14h