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Crews fight 'all-hands' basement fire in South Portland

Firefighters in South Portland responded to a basement fire in a home on Wednesday. First responders were dispatched around 3 p.m. for a report of smoke and a small fire at 64 Jessica Lane near Wainwright, according to South Portland Fire Chief Phil Selberg. Officials sent out an alert shortly...

South Portland, ME · 2d
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Biddeford to implement pilot program to respond to homelessness and encampments

Biddeford will implement an encampment engagement and resolution team pilot program to better address homelessness encampments. A city leadership team proposed the pilot to respond to homelessness and encampments while reducing the burden on Public Works, Code Enforcement, and other municipal departments, according to a memo from the leadership team to the city council.

Biddeford, ME · 1d
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FNL Week 10: Playoff action on rainy night across Maine

KENNEBUNK (WGME) – It's a mild, rainy night, and while it's not exactly perfect football weather, there are some big high school games on tap. It's playoff time, and one of those big games is happening Friday night in Kennebunk. At Kennebunk High School, the Rams are taking on...

Kennebunk, ME · 13h
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Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine is heading back to England. As part of their 50th Anniversary celebration, they will return to Buxton, England, to perform at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. The group’s association with the festival goes way back to 1994, when...

Buxton, 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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Arborists say winter tree inspections can help prevent storm damage at home

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The unpredictability of winter can put a lot of stress on the trees around your home. This can lead to falling trees and branches, potentially causing damage. “The call volume ramps up this time of year. I think a lot of people try and be proactive before...

Portland, ME · 14h

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6 Maine Bakeries Where You Can Skip The Thanksgiving Baking Without Sacrificing Dessert

One Maine pie stand runs on the honor system. You pick out a homemade fruit pie, drop your cash in a box, and head home with dessert handled. I love that kind of trust. Another spot on this list sits on a quiet coastal road and sells wild blueberry pies with buttery, flaky crusts. A third has been turning out old-school cakes and pastries long enough to earn a reputation as an enduring local favorite.

Maine · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Chocolate Benefit Celebrates 10 Years

The Sanford Backpack Program will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Chocolate Benefit Spectacular on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5:30-8 pm at the Nasson Community Center. The popular annual fundraiser brings together local businesses, volunteers and community members for an evening of chocolate, entertainment and raffles, all in support of providing food to Sanford students in need.

Sanford, ME · 1d

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Voters in Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough approve radio communications upgrades

Voters in Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough approved radio communications upgrades to a system serving the two towns. Old Orchard Beach residents on Tuesday voted 3037 to 1205 to allow the town to go out to bond for up to $3.3 million toward the upgrades. Residents in Scarborough voted 6706 to 6092 to allow Scarborough to borrow up to $6 million for the project.

Old Orchard Beach, ME · 2d

thewestendnews.com

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Portland City Council Results – Runoffs and Recounts

The City of Portland has released the unofficial results for local races including who won a runoff for Portland City Council At-Large. In the City of Portland, Susan Collins did not fare well. In fact, her 15% of the vote had her underperforming “Blank” in many of the State House and State Senate races. Meanwhile, Governor-elect Hannah Pingree took well over 80% of the vote in unofficial results. All Democrats running for State House and State Senate received somewhere between 73% and 91% of the vote.

Portland, ME · 2d

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Life After Vietnam: A Local Veteran’s Perspective

Richard “Obie” O’Brien has jumped out of an airplane 23 times. Now 77, the Vietnam veteran has spent the last seven years pursuing a passion for skydiving, an unlikely pastime for a man who spent more than a year surrounded by the dangers of war. O’Brien took his first leap at age 70, following the loss of his wife, Sandra, during one of the most difficult periods of his life.

Springvale, ME · 1d

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Ernesto's Week 10 High School Football Picks: Oxford Hills, Portland, Thornton Academy Lead

Ernesto's back on the gridiron for Week 10, with playoff picks from Oxford Hills to Old Orchard Beach and a Husson nod on Saturday.

Portland, ME · 2d

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“Peter and the Starcatcher” Set to Hit the Stage

Black Stache (Jack Van Gieson) gets a lift from his faithful first mate Smee (Oakley Mills) in Sanford High School’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher. Photo Brett Williams. The Sanford High School Theater Company has been hard at work on its upcoming production of “Peter and the...

Sanford, ME · 1d