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Mainers share their stories during Contractor Concerns Community Forum in Lewiston
PORTLAND (WGME) – The CBS13 I-Team heard about home renovation problems, unfinished projects and property owners searching for answers Wednesday at its Contractor Concerns Community Forum in Lewiston. People came through the doors with questions about projects that stalled, work that was never finished and contractors they say stopped...
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Opposition mounts to CMP's Greater Portland buildout
Concerns about the potential impacts of a planned half billion-dollar upgrade to the Greater Portland electric grid are mounting among some local residents and elected officials. Central Maine Power is seeking approval from state utility regulators for a planned $547 million project to update poles, wires and electric substations in...
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Maine utility sues five paper companies over alleged PFAS contamination
Greater Augusta Utility District filed a federal lawsuit seeking to recover costs linked to alleged PFAS contamination of drinking-water sources in Maine. The case names five companies associated with current or former paper and packaging operations along the Kennebec River. The complaint was filed on 7 October 2026 in the...
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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a leader in designing and building U.S. Navy ships. The company also provides maintenance, modernization and lifecycle support services for Navy ships and maintains the most sophisticated marine engineering expertise in the world to support future capabilities. Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, the ability to design, build and maintain our nation’s most advanced warships is a critical element of the U.S. defense industrial base.
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Hannaford promotes 'exciting new offers' as online services remain offline
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Hannaford's parent company is providing an update on when online services could be restored for the grocery chain. In a statement posted Monday, Ahold Delhaize said it took certain systems offline, including its brands' websites and apps, as a precautionary measure after learning about suspicious activity in its IT infrastructure.
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Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center – Become a Community Supported Forest Member
The Celebration Tree Community Supported Forest offers a unique opportunity for families and individuals to engage with nature and foster connections with one another. Only Community Supported Forest Members can cut their own tree!. Choose from three different membership levels: Classic, Wellness, and Wreathmaking. All Members receive:. First Choice of...
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Orchard Farm Ridge in Gorham up for sale
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A farm in Gorham is up for sale. The owners of Orchard Ridge Farm say they're planning to sell it. In a post on social media, they said they no longer have the "bandwidth" to keep the farm going. They also pointed to a fire at the...
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‘Spa-inspired’ dental hygiene practice to open at Rock Row
A registered dental hygienist with 25 years in the industry is opening her first independent practice in Maine, at the Rock Row development in Westbrook. Josering Alobwede said build-out for the dental hygiene practice, Blue Bliss Dental Wellness, is underway. The practice’s approach will be to connect oral health and overall well-being.
The Maine Monitor
Experts clash over long-term drought risks during Poland Spring permit renewal hearings
DENMARK — The Denmark Select Board held the third in a series of extended public hearings last week on Poland Spring Water Co.’s extraction permit renewal, scheduling a fourth meeting to evaluate public comments and the company’s responses.
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Spinnaker Trust celebrates 25 years of growth and community impact
Independent Maine firm marks milestone with more than $3.2 billion in assets under management and more than $500,000 contributed to the community over the past decade PORTLAND —- Spinnaker Trust is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of growth from a six-person boutique firm to a team of more than 40 serving individuals, families, […]
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Maine Launch Summit to put state’s space industry in focus
Aiming to pick up where the Maine Space Conference of 2024 left off, the Maine Space Corp. plans to convene the two-day Maine Launch summit next month. The event is scheduled for Nov. 5-6 at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute at 100 Fore St. in Portland. The summit is part...
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Hannaford Being Sued Over ‘Sustainable’ Seafood Claims
Supermarket giant Hannaford is facing accusations it displays signs falsely claiming it sells only sustainable seafood. A new lawsuit claims Hannaford actually sells industrially farmed salmon that gravely harms marine ecosystems and destroys marine life worldwide. The suit contends Hannaford misleadingly advertises sustainable seafood and sells high-quality, traceable seafood. The...
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Portland charitable organizations upset over being forced to pay city property taxes
PORTLAND (WGME) – Some charitable organizations in Portland are upset over the city tax assessor forcing them to pay property taxes despite their tax-exempt status from the state and federal government. Many owe tens of thousands of dollars in property taxes. The City of Portland has long recognized the...
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A strong team starts with genuine caring about its members
At OTIS Federal Credit Union, being part of the team can mean helping a neighbor learn about money management, spending a summer afternoon together at a family barbecue, or taking a moment to recognize a colleague who went above and beyond. Those connections are part of life at the Jay-based...