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Cruise Fever

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Maine Cruise Port to Vote on Cruise Ship Scrubber Ban

Portland, Maine’s City Council is looking into a ban on cruise ship “scrubbers” while the vessels are in port. The resolution, which will be considered on Monday, would make the popular New England cruise stop the first port in the state to restrict exhaust gas cleaning systems (better known as scrubbers) on visiting cruise ships. […] The post Maine Cruise Port to Vote on Cruise Ship Scrubber Ban appeared first on Cruise Fever . You can sign up for our free cruise newsletter and get the latest cruise news sent straight to your inbox.

Portland, ME · 1d

PetHelpful

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What Is Maine’s State Bird? Meet the Tiny Bird That Braves New England Winters

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Maine · 17h
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The Money Overview

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Medicare Advantage members whose plans end Dec. 31 in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas can buy Medigap without being turned down, and Maine’s window runs to March 31

Medicare Advantage members in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas whose plans end on Dec. 31 can move to Original Medicare and buy a Medigap supplement without being turned down over their health. Insurance regulators in the first three states and a health plan in Texas have each told members about the right, and Maine’s window […] The post Medicare Advantage members whose plans end Dec. 31 in Maine, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas can buy Medigap without being turned down, and Maine’s window runs to March 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Oklahoma · 1d

Country Herald

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Maine Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-95 Can Freeze

I-95 and I-295 travelers face a hidden winter hazard when road salt loses effectiveness below 20 degrees.

Portland, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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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 […]

Maine · 1d

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Maine AG's Office expected to release results of ICE shooting investigation by January

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The family of Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Biddeford in July, may soon know if that ICE agent will face charges in Maine. The family's attorney has confirmed that Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey expects to release the...

Biddeford, ME · 1d

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Rain, snow mix could cause some slick spots in Maine

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Clouds will win out on Thursday with cooler temperatures in store for Mainers. Rain could change to a mix or wet snow Thursday night into Friday morning, with even a light coating potentially making parts of Maine’s commute slick. As mentioned, Thursday will be very cloudy...

Maine · 1d

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Maine home sales, median price fall in October

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Maine Realtors reported fewer sales and lower prices in October, according to the Maine Association of Realtors. About 1,500 sales of single-family existing homes were reported by Maine Listing. Sales dipped 6.58% when comparing October 2026 to October 2025. The median sales price decreased 5.63% to...

Maine · 14h

The Tonic Edit

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Maine Utilities Need State Permission to Disconnect Any Home From Nov. 15 to April 15, and a Violation Is Paid to the Customer

Maine's winter disconnection period starts Nov. 15. Utilities need the state's advance permission to cut off a home, and breaking the rule can cost up to $2,500 paid to the customer.

Maine · 11h

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Celebration of Somali culture and heritage: Ifrah F. Ahmed shares SOOMAALIYA in Maine

On October 2, Portland welcomed chef, writer, and artist Ifrah F. Ahmed for a vibrant evening centered on Somali cuisine, storytelling, and community. Hosted by Coffee By Design in partnership with the Community Organizing Alliance as part of the Midnimo: Unity celebration, the event marked the release of Ahmed’s debut cookbook, SOOMAALIYA.

Portland, ME · 8h

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Victoria Rowell returns to Maine to direct holiday thriller

A familiar face from "The Young and the Restless" and "Diagnosis: Murder" is returning to her home state of Maine for a new film project. Actress and filmmaker Victoria Rowell is set to direct "Merry Murder," a Christmas-themed psychological thriller that begins filming Nov. 16 in Portland. The film follows...

Maine · 14h

Maine Morning Star

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First working waterfront conference highlights lingering challenges from 2024 storms

Nearly three years since the devastating January storms that ravaged Maine’s coast, the state’s working waterfront says it is still feeling the effects.  Groups from across Maine’s coastal community gathered in Bar Harbor Thursday and Friday for the first ever Maine Working Waterfront Conference to discuss the lingering impacts of storm damage as well as […]

Bar Harbor, ME · 6h

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Forest Wildfire Near Maine Border Now 59% Contained

The wildfire burning in New Hampshire forest land adjacent to the Maine border is now 59 percent contained. The Forest Service says the Wild River Fire in the White Mountain National Forest now covers 817 acres, which is a reduction from recent days. The agency says fire behavior is minimal...

Maine · 2d

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Experts offer tips to prepare your vehicle now to protect it during winter season

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The winter season is approaching, and it’s only a matter of time before the roads are snow-covered. When preparing your car for the colder weather, first start with your tires. “You should get the depth of your tires checked before the wintertime, before the snow starts...

Maine · 1d

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This Maine Yarn Shop Has Hundreds Of Choices You Won’t Find At Your Average Craft Store

More than 600 different yarns sit under one roof at this family-run shop. That number made me do a double take. Most big craft chains can’t come close. The shelves go well beyond the usual suspects. Malabrigo, Cascade, and Berroco share space with yarns spun and dyed right here in Maine. I like how local fiber farms get real shelf space next to the famous names.

Waterville, ME · 1d

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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The race for an open seat to become Maine’s next Attorney General

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, and Yarmouth attorney Tim Shannon are set to face off in the race for the open seat for Maine’s attorney general. Attorney General Aaron Frey is set to term out at the end of the year and the legislature will elect the next AG after they are sworn in on Dec. 2.

Maine · 9h

Country Herald

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Augusta, ME Snow Forecast: Under 1 Inch Possible Nov. 13

Augusta, ME – Residents across parts of Maine and New Hampshire could see rain transition to snow overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, into Friday, Nov. 13, as colder air moves across the region, bringing the possibility of light accumulations and slippery conditions.

Augusta, ME · 1d

Country Herald

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Maine Snow Alert: Nor'easter Misses State Nov. 13, Lows Near 21°

Northern Maine faces lows in the 20s as a quieter weather pattern develops through next week.

Maine · 1d

101.9 The Rock

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Keeping Maine Pedestrians Safe Is Everyone's Responsibility

Shorter days mean more folks walking before dawn, so we have safety reminders for drivers and pedestrians.

Maine · 11h