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‘Naked and Afraid’ Lawsuit Settled in Kennebec County

First of all, the image that goes with this story is a stock photo and not an actual picture of Danielle Beauchemin. Kennebec County’s insurance pool has paid $175,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by a former county employee who accused her supervisor of accessing nude photos of her and alleged that county officials retaliated against her after she reported it.

Kennebec County, ME · 1d
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Bangor Daily News

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Restaurateur plans to convert Rockland office building to apartments

The School Street Apartments project would create 14 one-bedroom apartments between 400 and 570 square feet in size.

Rockland, ME · 9h

Bangor Daily News

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Midcoast town still contending with toxic carpet pile 25 years later

The site has been vacant and unused since the 1990s and is contaminated with metals and inorganic contaminants.

Warren, ME · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

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12 Things Mainers Are Tired of Explaining to the Rest of the Country

Yes, the L.L.Bean store in Freeport really is open 24 hours a day. Mainers have answered questions like that for years, and they have the answers memorized. Here’s what Mainers are tired of explaining to the rest of the country. 1. The Other Portland. Portland, Oregon, got its name...

Maine · 1d
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Rockland to require owners to register vacant commercial buildings

Owners of all existing applicable buildings would have to apply for a vacant commercial property certificate by March 9, 2027.

Rockland, ME · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Over 150 Vendors Are Taking Over This Massive Maine Flea Market For One November Weekend

More than 150 vendors are packing one building for a single weekend, and every booth is different. That means antiques, pottery, soy candles, and pet items could all sit within a few steps of each other. The lineup gets wonderfully specific. Shoppers can hunt for pyrography, turned wood, doll clothes,...

Augusta, ME · 1d

penbaypilot.com

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'There’s no urgency to a park, right?' Following debate, park behind future Thomaston fire station to get engineering consult

An early-stage concept map sites the future Fire and EMS building at 436 Main Street. The street address will become official upon creation of deeds for each of the three parcels (park, fire station, former Knox Clinic purchase). THOMASTON — The Thomaston Select Board ultimately voted (4-0) to use Public...

Thomaston, ME · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Maine Harbor Town Builds A Giant Christmas Tree Entirely Out Of Real Lobster Traps

Every November, volunteers stack about 150 red and green lobster traps into a Christmas tree that rises up to 40 feet. Then they crown it with a giant fiberglass lobster. Yes, really. The traps aren’t props pulled from a costume shop. A trap mill in a neighboring town builds them...

Rockland, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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High levels of lead found in drinking water at midcoast school

Facilities Director John Carroll said the date the lead was identified is unknown, but the school was informed Oct. 26.

Bristol, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Midcoast housing project aims to serve demand for ‘missing middle’

The buildings will be located next to the former Anchor Church at the intersection of Cross Street and Route 90.

Rockport, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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GOP control in Knox County reduced to 2 officials in probate office

"This is really not a political office," Knox County Probate Judge Carol Emery said. "We follow state law and state Supreme Court rulings."

Knox County, ME · 2d

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Vassalboro planners quickly approve lone applicant

Vassalboro planning board members quickly approved the only application on their Nov. 3 agenda, and spent another half hour discussing other things they need to, or could, do. The application was to amend the permit approved at the board’s Sept. 1 meeting for Ahmed Al Abbass to open a car dealership at 29 Mudget Hill Road.

Vassalboro, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Belfast approves loan for bike shop to finish brownfield cleanup

An earlier environmental assessment revealed a toxic soup below the former gas station and auto repair garage.

Belfast, ME · 1d

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Lincoln County Cemeteries to be Wreaths Across America Stops

Hillside Cemetery in Damariscotta, King’s Highway Cemetery in Sheepscot, and West Bristol Cemetery in Walpole will take part in Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec. 19. Wreaths Across America began as a gesture of thanks and has grown into a national, yearlong effort to remember fallen veterans, honor their service, and teach younger generations about the value of freedom.

Damariscotta, ME · 2d

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The race for an open seat to become Maine’s next Attorney General

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, and Yarmouth attorney Tim Shannon are set to face off in the race for the open seat for Maine’s attorney general. Attorney General Aaron Frey is set to term out at the end of the year and the legislature will elect the next AG after they are sworn in on Dec. 2.

Maine · 1d

Maine Morning Star

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Recounts for 3 legislative races, Kennebec County commissioner seat set for next week

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that it will hold four recounts next week, three for races for Maine Legislature and one for a Kennebec County commissioner seat after several close finishes in last week’s midterm election.  First up will be Maine Senate District 18, which includes parts of Oxford, Androscoggin and Cumberland […]

Kennebec County, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Discount Asphalt Paving to match Toys for Tots donations — up to $2,500 — for Waldo County children

Family-owned Belfast paving company will double every cash gift to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots this holiday season, with every dollar staying in Waldo County BELFAST — Discount Asphalt Paving, a family-owned paving company that has served Maine homeowners and businesses since 1969, announced that it will match cash donations to the Marine […]

Waldo County, ME · 2d

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Harpswell Anchor collects 21 honors in statewide contest

The Harpswell Anchor recently collected 21 honors, including awards for its photojournalism, sports writing, graphics and design, in an annual contest for Maine news organizations. For the second year in a row, the Anchor was the runner-up for best print newspaper in its division. “Good journalism and depth of coverage...

Harpswell, ME · 1d

The Maine Monitor

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Failing equipment could cause Monmouth transfer station to close before budget season

MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Select Board has been told that failing equipment at the town's transfer station could force the facility to close. During the board's Oct. 28 meeting, a driver who hauls the transfer station's trailers raised concerns about the equipment's condition.

Monmouth, ME · 2d

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Maine State Representative questions election results after controversial radio appearance

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Maine State Representative Barbara Bagshaw is questioning the results of her re-election race after a controversial radio appearance. Speaking to a Bangor radio station, the Republican lawmaker pointed to same-day voter registration lines in Windham, claiming, "Some of them looked foreign." Bagshaw made the comments after she...

Windham, ME · 4d