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

This story appears as part of a collaborationbetween The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

Jay, ME · 3d
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New oversized load moves from Jay to Gray

JAY, Maine (WGME) -- A new oversized load is moving its way across Western Maine. It's the eighth of nine loads to be moved through the area, which began in early October. Tonight's transportation begins at 6 p.m. in Jay to arrive in Gray. The load will continue to move...

Gray, ME · 1d
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Oxford County sheriff race unlikely to head to a recount

OXFORD COUNTY (WGME) -- A recount is unlikely in the Oxford County sheriff’s race, even though the race was decided by just 68 votes. With just over one-third of the vote, Democrat Timothy Holland, a 45-year police veteran, narrowly defeated Incumbent Republican Sheriff Christopher Wainright and Independent Justin Brown, in a tight, three-way race.

Oxford County, ME · 3d
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ND Paper produces first trial roll on Rumford R12

ND Paper produced a first paper roll on the idled R12 machine at its Rumford mill in Maine on November 5, 2026, after several weeks of testing and trials. The trial marks progress towards a potential return to service. It does not establish that regular commercial production has resumed: the company has not announced the grade made during the trial or a timetable for restarting routine production.

Rumford, ME · 2d
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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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Paris weighs Market Square safety upgrades, including $5.9 million roundabout

PARIS — A yearslong feasibility study aimed at improving vehicle and pedestrian safety in Market Square is nearing completion, including a long-term recommendation to install a roundabout at the three-way junction of Routes 26, 117 and 119.

Paris, ME · 1d

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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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27,000 Acres Protected In Maine, Connecting Sunday River & Mount Abram

More than 27,000 acres of forest in Bethel, Maine are now permanently protected, and plans include developing a trail network that connects two area ski resorts: Sunday River and Mount Abram. The Conservation Fund recently announced it has protected more than 27,000 acres from development, including 11,000 acres at Chadbourne...

Bethel, ME · 2d

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UMA gets women’s basketball win at UMF

Alisyn Alley (Stearns) recorded 15 points, five rebounds, five assists, four steals, and two blocks to lead University of Maine at Augusta women’s basketball to a 79-70 win at UMF on Tuesday night. Yvonne Roberge had 12 points, while Sierra Gibbons (Hall-Dale) added 10 points. Bella Petrocci put in...

Augusta, ME · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Farmington sets Nov. 19 special town meeting to revise mobile home rent ordinance

FARMINGTON — The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special town meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, to amend Farmington’s newly passed mobile home park lot rent ordinance.

Farmington, ME · 1d

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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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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 · 1d

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Lewiston/Auburn – Uplift LA to Recognize 35 Young Professionals

Uplift LA is recognizing 35 outstanding young professionals across 10 categories as part of its 10th year of the Finest Under 40 awards program. Community members have through November 16 to cast their votes and help recognize the next generation of leaders making a difference throughout Androscoggin County. Finest Under...

Androscoggin County, ME · 2d

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Failing equipment could cause Monmouth transfer station to close before budget season

MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Select Board has been told that failing equipment at the town's transfer station could force the facility to close. During the board's Oct. 28 meeting, a driver who hauls the transfer station's trailers raised concerns about the equipment's condition.

Monmouth, ME · 1d

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Fish Bones Launches Weekend Brunch in Lewiston Auburn With a Waffle Taco

Weekend mornings just got a little more delicious in Lewiston Auburn at Fish Bones with BRUNCH!

Lewiston, ME · 2d

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UMF and Maine DOE bring Maine educators together to support the learning of every student with Inclusive Education Initiative

FARMINGTON — The Maine Dept. of Education Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education and the University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted more than 150 dedicated school leaders and educators, from Millinocket to Sanford, at their annual Inclusive Education Leadership Symposium on the UMF campus. An inclusive education happens when all students experience belonging […]

Farmington, ME · 1d

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Maine communities canceled Flock contracts, but cameras sometimes remained for months

AUBURN (WGME) -- Some Maine communities that ended contracts with Flock Safety found the company’s automated license plate reader cameras remained in place for weeks and, in one case, months, raising questions about whether the cameras could still collect or share data after local access was shut off. In...

Auburn, ME · 1d