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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 · 1d
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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 1d

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Chinburg Properties unveils Jagger Mill complex in Sanford

Chinburg Properties plans a ribbon cutting Tuesday to unveil the redeveloped Jagger Mill in Sanford. The mill, at 5 Water St. in the Springvale section, dates to 1920. It was originally part of Goodall Worsted’s alpaca wool division and, in 1956, became part of Jagger Brothers, which produced yarn.

Sanford, ME · 2d
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Ogunquit Playhouse project closer to $70M goal: New images show what's ahead

OGUNQUIT, Maine — The official timeline for the complete renovation of the Ogunquit Playhouse is expected to be announced during the first quarter of 2027, according to Deborah Warren, the theater’s managing director. Meanwhile, the Playhouse has raised just shy of 60% of the $70 million needed to complete the project, Warren added in an interview on Nov. 9. “We’ve secured $40 million, which is amazing in this very short window of fundraising,” Warren said. “We have an incredibly strong foundation of support, and we still have a significant amount to raise.” The renovation is being billed as a sweeping, three‑phase plan to ensure the beloved, historic Playhouse can thrive for the next century. Administrators say the project is essential because the theater, built in the 1930s, was never intended to last this long. Once the renovation is complete, the Playhouse will be a single large campus comprised of the theater itself, a rustic enrichment center, where students and others can work on their crafts, and next-door housing for the cast and crew of each production that hits the stage. Currently, Playhouse administrators are pursuing permitting for the project, with a final cost analysis to follow, Warren said. The theater

Ogunquit, ME · 2d

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Portland Mayor Says New Amtrak Station will be Located at Site Supported by Federal Funding

The Portland City Council is set to vote late next month on relocating the Amtrak Downeaster station from Thompson’s Point to a new site near St. John Street. Portland Mayor Mark Dion says the city actually has no say in where the new train station will be located. “I...

Portland, ME · 1d

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Hannaford makes donation to Maine Veterans’ Homes

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WABI) - Hannaford Supermarkets gifted a sizeable donation to assist Maine’s veterans. The grocery chain announced that it gave $10,000 to Maine Veterans’ Homes in Scarborough. Hannaford also announced that they are giving veterans a 10% discount on their grocery bills Wednesday at all their Maine...

Scarborough, ME · 21h

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Portland takes next steps toward winter warming center

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Portland City Council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee is moving forward with plans to operate a winter warming center. While the city is actively preparing the space at 166 Riverside Street, staff members note that their biggest hurdle remains hiring enough personnel to run the facility safely.

Portland, ME · 1d

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Portland residents weigh in on plan to build new soccer stadium on waterfront

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Plans to transform part of Portland’s waterfront into a soccer stadium are still being kicked around. The Portland Hearts of Pine have plans to build a new stadium on Cassidy Point, with 9,000-11,000 seats. The team needs zoning approval before construction can start next year, despite...

Portland, ME · 18h

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Maine Turnpike Authority Unveils Veterans-Only Parking at Service Plazas

There are new parking spaces at Maine Turnpike service plazas reserved specifically for veterans. The Maine Turnpike Authority has added the spaces at all five service plazas and at its headquarters in Portland. The Turnpike Authority says its Veterans Group selected the design, which was created in-house. MTA has also...

Portland, ME · 20h

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Gorham town officials approve another 180-day pause on new data centers

GORHAM (WGME) -- Gorham town officials are putting another 180-day pause on the building of any new data centers. Gorham already had a moratorium in place, but it was set to expire this month. At the same time, the town is considering placing a permanent ban on them. Gorham town...

Gorham, ME · 19h

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How the blue wave reached a conservative part of Maine’s White Mountains

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for Americacorps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers.

Maine · 2d

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Maine Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-95 Can Freeze

I-95 and I-295 travelers face a hidden winter hazard when road salt loses effectiveness below 20 degrees.

Portland, ME · 1d

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Portland Water District secures $8.1M to protect Sebago Lake

Portland Water District was awarded an $8.1 million grant to lead a regional watershed protection initiative safeguarding Sebago Lake, a drinking water source for more than 200,000 people. The money came from the Regional Conservation Partnership Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Additional financing comes...

Portland, ME · 3d

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CITGO Welcomes Nate Wood as New Terminal Manager in South Portland

Nate Wood was recently named Manager of the CITGO Terminal in South Portland, Maine, succeeding Carol Voigt, who retired after a 30-year career with CITGO. In his role, Wood oversees the terminal’s day-to-day operations, safety and environmental performance, employee development and continued engagement with the South Portland community. Wood was promoted from his previous role managing CITGO's terminal in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

South Portland, ME · 1d

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Uplifting sign at Red Barn in Augusta leads to misconception over political message

Trever Benedict of The Red Barn in Augusta posted what he meant as an inspiring message, but others thought it referred to the election.

Augusta, ME · 4d

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Lewiston, Maine's Holiday Transformation Has Kicked Off

Lewiston is starting to sparkle. Crews are up high stringing lights, and the Kora Shriners trees are coming to Main Street.

Lewiston, ME · 2d

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Hannah Pingree says Jay shouldn’t be data center ‘testing ground’

This story appears as part of a collaborationbetween The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

Jay, ME · 1d

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Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill

The developer plans to file a site location permit and an air emission license application with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Maine · 3d

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Hannah Pingree announces 22-person transition committee

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Governor-elect Hannah Pingree announced her transition committee Tuesday morning in Augusta. The 22-person committee brings together volunteers from across Maine to help find the people who will lead state agencies and serve in her cabinet. “It’s why I am selecting people who are capable, who are...

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