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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 · 1d

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New program will help people in Maine get to school, work, appointments and more

PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The United Way is launching a new pilot project in Maine to help people get to appointments, work, school and more. The program is called Keep ME Moving and is funded thanks to support from the John T. Gorman Foundation. The program will help people pay for small car repairs, bus passes, and Lyft rides.

Maine · 3d
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Census data shows foreign-born, naturalized citizenship in Maine slightly increasing

PORTLAND (WGME) - Maine’s immigrant population is up from last year, according to new census data. The numbers show more immigrants have moved to the state, and that many of them also later became U.S. citizens. Roughly 1.4 million people call Maine home. Census data shows about 67,000 of...

Maine · 1d
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Bangor Daily News

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Brewer considers changes to data center rules

The city said it isn’t currently negotiating with any data center developers and that the amendments would help evaluate future proposals.

Brewer, ME · 2d

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Rent Control Ballot Initiatives Won Almost Everywhere (opinion)

Across the country, voters approved ballot initiatives that cap rents and impose new restrictions on landlords' ability to rent to whom they please. The most eye-catching of these was a successful initiative in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where 68 percent of voters revived a cap on annual rent increases of $20 per month that the city council had axed back in 2023.

Elizabeth, NJ · 1d

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CD-2 ranked-choice tabulation continues, triggers pause in Ellsworth City Council recount

STATEWIDE/ELLLSWORTH -- The ranked-choice voting tabulation for the Congressional District Two race continued Tuesday in Augusta. It got Monday morning underway. Staff there worked all day Tuesday. We're told they have gotten through all the write-in ballots. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has predicted that they will know official results...

Ellsworth, ME · 1d

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Bangor installs traffic cameras designed to keep cars moving

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - If you’ve ever sat alone at a red light wondering whether the signal knows you’re there, Bangor officials say new traffic detection cameras are designed to help. The city has installed Miovision cameras at intersections across Bangor to detect waiting vehicles and help signals...

Bangor, ME · 3d

92 Moose

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Here's Why Maine Ranks Among the 5 Worst States for Drivers

42.3 driving incidents per 1000 in Maine, 5th worst nationwide. And 4th for accidents.

Maine · 1d

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Veterans Day free meals and deals

Many businesses are showing their support to veterans on Nov. 11. Proof of service may be required to redeem offers. Check each location for full details. APPLEBEE’S: All U.S. Veterans and Active Duty Military can visit Applebee’s® and receive a FREE meal on Nov. 11. AROMA JOE’S:...

Bangor, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Daniel Carson chosen as Bangor City Council chair

He was elected to oversee the City Council in a 7-2 vote.

Bangor, ME · 3d

94.9 HOM

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Maine Shows Its True Colors in Ranking of America's Most Charitable States

This is one ranking every Mainer can be proud of. After all, generosity is in our DNA.

Maine · 3d

94.9 HOM

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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 2d

WDEA AM 1370

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Ellsworth's Del Luce Stadium Track To Stay Closed Until July 2027 At The Earliest

Ellsworth's Del Luce Stadium and track are closed until at least July 2027. A sinkhole set repairs back, and the new soccer field grass needs a full growing season before Fall 2027.

Ellsworth, ME · 2d

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Maine to receive funding from Rural Health Transformation Program

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Sen. Susan Collins says Maine will receive more than $190 million in the second year of a program she proposed. The funding comes from the Rural Health Transformation Program. Maine will get about $360,000 more than last year. In a statement, Collins said, “Funding from this...

Maine · 2d

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 · 2d

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Bangor School Committee members sworn in

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Three members of the Bangor School Committee took their seats Monday morning. Incumbent Katie Brydon along with newcomers Emily Tilton and Jamie Beck were elected last week. The three ran unopposed. The committee also unanimously elected Brydon as chair. She says the school department has a...

Bangor, ME · 3d

The Maine Monitor

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Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill

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.

Maine · 3d

B98.5

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Maine's Highest-Earning Cities Have Been Revealed

Some of these towns and cities were a complete surprise

Maine · 2d

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Restoring a historic gem for community use

HAMPDEN -- A historic building on Main Road in Hampden is getting a fresh start. The former Hampden Congregational Church was recently purchased by the Maine Savings Federal Credit Union and renovated into a community meeting space. "It's truly a gem for the community," said President & CEO of Maine...

Hampden, ME · 2d

Country Herald

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Maine Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Portland, Bangor

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more packages to Maine doorsteps and potential theft risks.

Portland, ME · 2d