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‘I was misled’: Maine Republican and Sen. Susan Collins supporter says she was tricked into appearing in a campaign ad for Democrat Troy Jackson as Senate race grows increasingly competitive

A Susan Collins supporter claims she was tricked into appearing in a campaign ad supporting Democratic Maine Senate challenger Troy Jackson. BY: MEGA A Maine Republican who supports Sen. Susan Collins claims she was tricked into appearing in a campaign advertisement backing Democratic challenger Troy Jackson as the state’s competitive Senate race heats up ahead of the midterm elections. Collins supporter says she was misled Kelly Kusnirak, a Scarborough resident, said she believed she was participating in an...

Maine · 9d

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Windham-Raymond School Board vote against naming school after children's advocate

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Windham's new middle school will not be named after a long-time child advocate in Maine. Wednesday night, the Windham-Raymond School Board voted against naming the school after Bill Diamond. They instead approved the name Windham-Raymond Middle School. Diamond, who died last year at 80, represented both Windham...

Windham, ME · 3d
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Housing experts say Maine should focus on making building easier

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine is facing a housing shortage, as home and rent prices continue to rise at an alarming rate. Experts say the solution to both problems is to make building easier. Housing advocacy group Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says Portland saw just 7 percent housing growth, but a...

Maine · 3d
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Harpswell Aging at Home shares its growth and success at state public health conference

Harpswell Aging at Home was honored to be chosen as one of the presenters at the Maine Public Health Association’s annual conference on Oct. 1. The theme of the conference was “Nourish to Flourish: Cultivating Healthy Communities for Today and the Future.” The event promoted a return to the basics of public health — focusing on essential needs, such as food systems, safety, housing, healthcare, and clean air and water.

Harpswell, ME · 1d
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Biddeford confirms appointment of new city manager

Laurie Smith has officially been named Biddeford’s new city manager. The City Council, with councilor Marc Lessard absent, unanimously confirmed Smith’s appointment Thursday night. Smith is currently the Kennebunk town manager, a position she’s held for 12 years. She will begin her new job as Biddeford city manager...

Biddeford, ME · 3d

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PETA puts plant-based twist on Thanksgiving in Portland

Thanksgiving got a plant-based twist in Portland on Saturday as animal rights organization PETA gave away dozens of free vegan turkey roasts, according to the organization. Supporters dressed as colorful autumn maple leaves gathered at Congress Square Park at noon to distribute the roasts and encourage residents to celebrate Thanksgiving without eating turkey.

Portland, ME · 1d

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Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs

Nearly 60% of voters supported the restrictions, despite a coalition of public health experts, doctors and advocates campaigning against them.

Lewiston, ME · 2d

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Portland to map out growth, development in new 10-year plan

Portland city officials are developing a plan to guide growth and development in Maine’s largest city over the next decade. Portland’s Plan 2040 will shape city policy, investment and development over the next decade, addressing housing, economic growth, climate change, infrastructure and public spaces. “From the rising cost...

Portland, ME · 3d

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Local Flavor: Saco pub gets glow-up, Buy a vet a beer in Biddeford

Townhouse Pub at 5 Storer St., Saco, has been around for decades, and is described on its website as “Saco’s original watering hole.”. The pub has announced on social media that it just had “a serious glow up,” and will be reopening on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Biddeford, ME · 3d

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Veterans Day parade set for Wednesday in Saco and Biddeford

The communities of Biddeford and Saco will honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces at the annual Veterans Day parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11. This year’s parade begins at 10 a.m. at Saco City Hall and will travel down Main streets in Saco and Biddeford and will turn left on to Alfred Street in Biddeford. The parade will end at Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Alfred and Pool streets with a closing ceremony around 11 a.m.

Biddeford, ME · 2d

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Mobile home residents prevail in lot rent ordinance votes

Voters in eight towns overwhelmingly approved ordinances on Tuesday, Nov. 3, restricting how much mobile home park owners can raise lot rents. The decisions in Augusta, Eliot, Farmington, Jay, Oakland, Standish, Wells and Wiscasset bring the total number of municipalities in Maine with lot rent restrictions to 16. Another city, Lewiston, will decide later this month whether to adopt an ordinance by city council vote.

Augusta, ME · 4d

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 · 1d

Maine Morning Star

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Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs

Lewiston will become the state’s largest municipality to restrict syringe service programs, after a majority of voters on Tuesday opted to pass a referendum to bring back needle exchange limits. The successful citizen initiative reinstitutes a one-for-one needle exchange, mandating that syringe service providers can’t distribute more than 20 sterile syringes per person each day. […]

Lewiston, ME · 3d

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Several Maine towns approve data center moratoriums on local ballots

After Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a temporary statewide data center moratorium earlier this year, voters in several Maine towns approved local ordinances this week.  Voters in Peru, a town in Oxford County, approved a 180-day moratorium on data center development and permitting. The local ballot question received 578 votes in support and 182 against, according […]

Maine · 3d

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Voters pass mobile home park rent protections in eight Maine communities

Voters in eight Maine communities approved measures Tuesday to protect mobile home park residents from rising lot rents, marking a major victory for residents who have spent months organizing against escalating housing costs and corporate ownership. Every community with a measure on the ballot voted in favor of it, most by large margins.

Maine · 4d

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Professor Vladimir Douhovnikoff talks future of the Brunswick Dam

On Thursday, Associate Professor of Biology Vladimir Douhovnikoff and science chair of FreeTheAndro gave a talk in the Main Lounge of Moulton Union entitled “Androscoggin For All: Managing the Brunswick Dam to Better Serve the Common Good.” The talk was sponsored by the Association of Bowdoin Friends and occurred as the Brunswick Dam’s fifty year operating license is up for renewal.

Brunswick, ME · 3d

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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 · 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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Civil War reenactment group seeks new members

Windham and Raymond residents interested in history, military drill or experiencing what life was like during the Civil War have an opportunity to get involved with Company A, 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry, a reenactment group seeking new members from the area. The organization portrays a Union Army company from...

Windham, ME · 3d

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Falmouth residents to discuss the future of CMP's controversial infrastructure plan

FALMOUTH (WGME) -- Greater Portland residents will gather tonight to learn more about Central Maine Power's proposed infrastructure upgrade plan. Opponents of the project say it could disrupt their daily lives, but CMP says the upgrade is necessary to meet growing demand and replace aging equipment. Some of the changes...

Falmouth, ME · 3d