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Penobscot County Jail relocation measure fails by thin margin

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A referendum that would have allowed Penobscot County to search for a site to build a new jail outside Bangor has failed, according to county officials. Voters across the county’s 63 municipalities voted down the measure with 32,219 yes votes and 32,334 no votes, county officials said. That’s a difference of just 115 votes. Overseas voters widened that gap to 136, bringing the results of the unofficial count to 32,503 no votes and 32,367 yes votes.

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Maine private schools sue Maine DOE over special education rule

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Association of Independent Schools and seven Maine private schools are suing the Maine Department of Education over new special education regulations that they say will have a “significant effect” on the safety of students and staff. Foxcroft Academy and Washington Academy are...

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Ken Fredette wins back his old job leading Maine House Republicans

The 62-year-old lawyer from Newport replaces Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham, R-Winter Harbor, who won an open Maine Senate seat Tuesday.

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Penobscot County Budget Committee approves proposal that would raise property taxes nearly 24%

The Penobscot County Budget Committee spent several hours Wednesday night scrutinizing every department before authorizing a proposed budget that would increase property taxes by nearly 24%. The overall proposed budget is nearly $42 million, which is about $6 million more than the current budget. But the amount of that budget...

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10 Quiet Maine Towns Where The First Snow Feels Like Something Straight Out Of A Christmas Movie

Santa Claus skips the sleigh in one coastal town and shows up on a lobster boat instead. I love that detail more than I can explain. It sounds like a scene a movie writer would cut for being too cute. The surprises keep stacking up. A lighted star has glowed from a mountaintop above one harbor since 1966.

Maine · 14h

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In Maine, a new approach to practicing medicine in the sky

Clipboard in hand, pilot Will Bradbury stands near a helicopter at LifeFlight of Maine’s Bangor headquarters. He’s running down emergency landing tips with his crew. “If we need to get out quickly because of smoke or fire, just watch the terrain so that you’re not walking uphill into the rotors,” he reminds flight nurse Denise Saucier and paramedic Brian Merklin.

Maine · 11h

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These Maine towns still count ballots by hand

MAINE (The Maine Monitor) - Shortly after the polls closed on election night, the town clerk of Cranberry Isles, Ben Sumner, and two volunteers, Barbara Meyers and Beverly Sanborn, began counting the island’s ballots by hand. With a view of Acadia National Park, Great Cranberry is the largest of...

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These 13 Maine Seafood Restaurants Serve Lobster And Fried Clams Worth Driving For

Carhop service still exists in Maine, and at least one seafood stand uses it to bring fried clams straight to your car window. I love that so much. Lobster and clams on a dashboard tray feel like a road trip that already reached its happy ending. Other stops ahead sit...

Maine · 11h

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This Spectacular Maine Trail System Has Miles Of Forest Paths, Waterfront Views, And Smooth Rides Cyclists Can’t Stop Talking About

Free mountain bikes, helmets included, waiting for you at a trailhead in the woods. You just leave a donation.That alone made me sit up.Then it gets better. The trails are made of smooth crusher dust, and they follow a wild river for miles. Two warming huts with wood-burning stoves sit...

Stacyville, ME · 2d

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Gov. Mills meets with Hannah Pingree to discuss transition into office

AUGUSTA (WGME) – Hannah Pingree will soon be sworn in as Maine's next governor, and the second female governor ever elected in Maine. Friday, she met with the first, her former boss, Governor Janet Mills, to talk about the transition, the challenges she will face, as well as the opportunities.

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Maine’s Public Advocate warns that low-income utility customers can end up paying more if they sign up for community solar offers

Maine’s Public Advocate is warning that low-income electric customers can end up paying more if they sign up for community solar offers. Public Advocate Heather Sanborn said in an Oct. 21 letter to community solar companies that “our office is concerned that some Maine ratepayers may be being misled.” Her point is that a discount... The post Maine’s Public Advocate warns that low-income utility customers can end up paying more if they sign up for community solar offers appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Maine · 4h

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Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs

Lewiston will become the state’s largest municipality to restrict syringe service programs, after a majority of voters on Tuesday opted to pass a referendum to bring back needle exchange limits. The successful citizen initiative reinstitutes a one-for-one needle exchange, mandating that syringe service providers can’t distribute more than 20 sterile syringes per person each day. […]

Lewiston, ME · 2d

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14 Cozy New England Recipes To Make This Weekend

New England cooking may not get as much attention as some other American regional cuisines, but there's a lot to love about it. The food is comforting, unfussy, and deeply tied to the history and landscape of the region. Since moving to Maine, I've found myself increasingly curious about the...

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Forget Boring Grocery Runs Because These Maine Markets Make Christmas Food Shopping Feel Special

One Maine grocery stop on this list built its name on sauerkraut. Yes, the humble fermented cabbage somehow became the headliner, and I love that more than I can explain. The rest of the lineup gets just as fun. One market runs a full-service butcher counter beside rows of local goods. Another bakes fresh desserts in the middle of a harbor town, and a co-op stocks bulk spices perfect for holiday cookies.

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Vicious Animal Laws in Maine: Dangerous Dog Rules, Penalties, and Owner Requirements

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If your dog bites a neighbor, chases a jogger, or gets loose one too many times, you could find yourself facing a court process that changes how you’re allowed to keep that animal for the rest of its life. Vicious animal laws in Maine don’t use the word “vicious” as a formal legal category — … This article, Vicious Animal Laws in Maine: Dangerous Dog Rules, Penalties, and Owner Requirements , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Traveling with Pets to Maine: The Rabies Proof and Paperwork Rules You Actually Need • Leaving Pets Outside in Winter in Pennsylvania: What Libre’s Law Says About Cold, Shelter, and Penalties • Pet Trust Laws in Massachusetts: What Every Owner Should Know

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Maine gas, diesel prices continue to drop, AAA says

MAINE (WABI) - Gas and diesel prices continue to drop in Maine. The average price for a gallon of gas in Maine is $4.20. That is down 7 cents from last week and nearly 20 cents from a month ago. Gas is still more than $1 higher than it was a year ago.

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Voters in 8 Maine towns approved measures capping or freezing mobile home lot rents

Residents have faced drastic increases as more out-of-state corporations have purchased Maine mobile home parks.

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An illegally killed bull moose became an unusual classroom lesson for Maine students

East Grand High School students in Danforth got a hands-on lesson in processing wild game Wednesday.

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