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Edgecomb Begins Renovations of Town Hall, Considers New Auditors

Edgecomb will begin the installation of a new countertop in the town hall in the upcoming weeks to begin a series of renovations to the building. At the Edgecomb Select Board’s Tuesday, Oct. 27 meeting, Edgecomb Tax Collector Jessica Mague said she was speaking on behalf of the town’s building committee and that it has found a “suitable countertop” to be used a service counter in the town hall.

Edgecomb, ME · 10d
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Portland Has Early Halloween Trick-or-Treating for Little Kids This Saturday

Exchange Street in Portland's Old Port is doing early trick-or-treating Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.

Portland, ME · 12d

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Our Work for Maine’s Environment Continues

Ahead of the November 2026 election, NRCM Executive Director Justin Strasburger sat down with NRCM policy experts at the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center in Brunswick to discuss why our work together endures, regardless of the results. Joining Justin were Woods, Waters, & Wildlife Director Luke Frankel, Sustainable Maine Director Vanessa Berry, and Climate & Clean Energy Director Jack Shapiro.

Maine · 11d
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Harpswell seeks public input on Mitchell Field’s future

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Harpswell officials are planning a new round of public meetings to help determine the future of George J. Mitchell Field, including the fate of two remaining buildings and the development of a new long-term plan for the town-owned waterfront property. The plan comes as...

Harpswell, ME · 11d
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Maine teachers and students say school cellphone ban is working

“My phone left my mind, and I didn’t really think about not having it,” one student said. “In fact, I think I almost left it at school that day.”

Maine · 12d

Maine Morning Star

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Data center bans, a high-profile DA race and other things to watch for on Nov. 3

While much of the focus this election cycle has centered on high-profile races for statewide and national office, Mainers also have the opportunity to weigh in on several local races and referenda on Nov. 3.  Some feature candidates who do not fall neatly within party lines, or recently switched or disaffiliated from a party. That’s […]

Maine · 11d

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Portland, Maine, Named One of America's Safest Cities in New Study

Portland and Lewiston both ranked among the 40 safest cities in America, earning impressive marks across several key safety categories.

Portland, ME · 14d

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L.L.Bean Is Turning Maine Into a Holiday Wonderland

When was the last time that you visited LL Bean?

Freeport, ME · 11d

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Secretary of State’s Office confirms prescence of DOJ poll monitors on Election Day

The Maine Secretary of State’s office has confirmed the Department of Justice will be sending monitors to polls in Portland and Lewiston on Nov. 3rd. The department first announced their plan to send out 1,000 monitors nationwide this past August; a significant increase from the 289 observers sent out for the 2022 midterm elections. They claim they’ll be monitoring for compliance with federal voting rights laws, including people with disabilities’ access to the ballot box, among other civil rights assurances.

Maine · 15d

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Safety Works Classes by Maine Dept of Labor

Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex. The Maine Department of Labor invites you to send up to two employees to one or more of our upcoming no-cost trainings! Registration is required. Please share with your Safety and Health Managers. Unless otherwise noted, all classes take place at...

Maine · 12d

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State plans Central Maine Healthcare hearing as concerns over Prime grow

A Lewiston lawmaker said changes at CMMC pose a ‘clear and present danger’ to patients and break promises made by Prime to the state.

Lewiston, ME · 15d

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911 services down for T-Mobile customers in Maine

T-Mobile customers in Maine are not able to call 911 as of 1:38 p.m. Saturday. The 911 service outage is impacting T-Mobile customers statewide, according to posts from the Brunswick Police Department and Freeport Fire Rescue. Agencies are working to restore service but have not yet published an estimated time...

Maine · 15d

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The Maine State Museum reopens in Augusta after 6-year closure

The Maine State Museum is ready to showcase history once again. After six years, the museum celebrated its reopening Saturday with a ribbon-cutting and a countdown, as hundreds of visitors came through the doors. "They put a lot of detail into remodeling it," said Angel Vinton, who was among those...

Augusta, ME · 14d

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Halloween Isn’t Over, but Hallowell Is Already Talking Winterfest

Hallowell's gearing up for Winterfest in 2026, kicking off Small Business Saturday with Santa, the Grinch, and a full day of activities at Granite City Park for families.

Hallowell, ME · 13d

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Maine Finally Has a Standalone Toys 'R' Us Store Again, and It's Now Open

Auburn Mall now has a Toys R Us on Center Street, the first standalone store Maine has seen since 2018. Whether it stays open year-round depends on customer traffic.

Auburn, ME · 16d

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How Brunswick raced to keep families housed after their mobile homes were condemned

Holly Ayala was tired of renting when she put nearly all the money she had — $12,000 — into a mobile home in Brunswick. She found the trailer from the 1970s advertised on Facebook Marketplace at Davis Street Trailer Park. Ayala said she understood it would need some fixing up but had been assured by the property management company that the trailer was livable.

Brunswick, ME · 15d

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Irving Focuses on Expanding Restorative Practices in Third-Term Bid

District Attorney Natasha C. Irving, D-Rockland, is running for a third term to lead Prosecutorial District 6, driven by her desire to seek justice. Prosecutorial District 6 covers Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc, and Waldo counties. Irving is running unopposed for a third term in the position. She faced Barbara Ann Cray, D-Westport Island, in the June primary and won 16,043-9,883.

Sagadahoc County, ME · 15d

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Secretary of State’s Office confirms prescence of DOJ poll monitors on Election Day

The Maine Secretary of State’s office has confirmed the Department of Justice will be sending monitors to polls in Portland and Lewiston on Nov. 3rd. The department first announced their plan to send out 1,000 monitors nationwide this past August; a significant increase from the 289 observers sent out for the 2022 midterm elections. They claim they’ll be monitoring for compliance with federal voting rights laws, including people with disabilities’ access to the ballot box, among other civil rights assurances.

Maine · 15d

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Portland, Maine, Named One of America's Safest Cities in New Study

Portland and Lewiston both ranked among the 40 safest cities in America, earning impressive marks across several key safety categories.

Portland, ME · 14d

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Oxford Hills weighs new elementary school site, road costs ahead of June vote

OX FORD COUNTY (WGME) -- The future of a new elementary school in the Oxford Hills School District remains uncertain, but state officials heard an update on the project’s progress as district leaders continue to narrow in on a potential site and prepare for a possible public vote. Maine’s...

Oxford, ME · 15d