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Bangor Daily News

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Rockland nursing home among 15 in Maine being sold to NY firm

The 96-bed facility, which opened 3 years ago, replaced the 84-bed Knox Center in Rockland and 39 nursing care beds at Quarry Hill in Camden.

Rockland, ME · 9h

Bangor Daily News

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Rockland man charged in connection with Damariscotta hit-and-run

John Barczak, 67, of Rockland was charged with elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and leaving the scene of an accident.

Damariscotta, ME · 2d

nbcboston.com

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Bedbugs force Maine middle school to close for four days

Medomak Middle School in Waldoboro, Maine, is closed for four days after bedbugs were found in the building, according to NBC affiliate News Center Maine. In a letter the district sent to parents, RSU 40 Superintendent Daniel Welch wrote that "several" bugs were found Wednesday. He said there is no sign of an infestation, but the district is bringing in professionals to treat the entire school as a precaution.

Waldoboro, ME · 1d

wabi.tv

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Burnham woman awaits transfer to Montana on animal cruelty charges

BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - A Burnham woman with multiple animal cruelty convictions in Maine will remain in jail while she awaits transfer to Montana to face similar charges. Alexis Ingraham appeared by Zoom in a Waldo County courtroom Monday and asked a judge to release her so she could report to Montana on her own.

Burnham, ME · 7h
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Maritime Artist Neal Hughes: A Storied Schooner

Maritime artist Neal Hughes was attending a windjammer event in Camden, Maine, when he photographed the two-masted schooner Stephen Taber on the water. “I felt it made a perfect subject as it sailed near Curtis Island Light at the harbor entrance,” he recalls. The scene inspired this 18-by-24-inch oil painting.

Camden, ME · 9h

lcnme.com

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Characters of the County: John Blodgett Serves His Town and Country

When John Blodgett enlisted in the Marine Corps during his senior year at Medomak Valley High School in 1983, before he was even 18, he did not expect to be in the service for the next 21 years. In fact, up to a few months before he enlisted, Blodgett did not really know what the Marines were, let alone plan to become one.

Lincoln County, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

According to the settlement, erosion control measures at Overlook Solar Partner's 5 megawatt solar site failed in 2022.

Maine · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Maine drought conditions persist despite rainy weekend

As of Monday, Nov. 9, a week-old wildfire along the Maine-New Hampshire border had burned 821 acres and was only 29% contained.

Maine · 6h

midcoastvillager.com

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Jeffrey Amos, MD, Joins Obstetrics and Gynecology Belfast and Rockport

MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals are pleased to welcome Jeffrey Amos, MD, to their Obstetrics and Gynecology Belfast and Rockport practices. Dr. Amos comes to Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals after spending the past year as the department head of Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics at the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Center Yokosuka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan.

Rockport, ME · 9h

Insurance Journal

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J. Edward Knight Insurance Acquires Maine Agency’s P/C Business

Maine independent agency J. Edward Knight Insurance has agreed to acquire the property/casualty book of business from another Maine agency, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will officially go into effect on January 1, 2027. Terms were not disclosed. According to the announcement, all existing Atlantic Insurance staff will be...

Maine · 23h

lcnme.com

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Damariscotta and Newcastle Approve Interlocal Public Works Agreement

Damariscotta and Newcastle residents approved an interlocal agreement between the towns for a potential shared public work department at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Damariscotta passed the article 1,018-285 and Newcastle passed it 989-308. In addition to the acceptance of the interlocal agreement, voters also approved the following article...

Damariscotta, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Penquis invites community to support Thanksgiving meals for 5,500 Maine households

BANGOR — Penquis C.A.P., Inc. (Penquis) is announcing the return of its annual Turkey Drive, a community favorite that helps at least 5,500 households in Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties enjoy Thanksgiving meals. The drive is held in partnership with the Z107 Free the Z event, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 17, and the WABI Turkey Telethon […]

Piscataquis County, ME · 10h

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After 21 years, train chugs to Rockland waterfront terminus

After several minutes at Sandy Beach Park, on Scott Street, in Rockland, Nov. 8, 2026, the engine of a passenger excursion train that had been the caboose becomes the forward facing engine for the return trip to Bath. (Photo by Sarah Thompson) (Photo by Sarah Thompson) Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts,...

Rockland, ME · 1d