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This Maine Farm Is Turning 14 Acres Into A Massive Winter Wonderland This November

Somebody built a glowing clipper ship by hand in a farm barn, and I need everyone to calm down and admire the right part. The ship is big, sure. I’m going to be picky about this, though. Size alone doesn’t win me over. The credit goes to the artisan...

Maine · 15h

Bangor Daily News

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The Bangor Mall has been condemned

The condemnation comes as the mall owner owes more than $2 million to the city, and a potential sale appears poised to fall through.

Bangor, ME · 3d

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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...

Penobscot County, ME · 19h

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Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life

The two-bedroom house is one of more than 70 placarded properties across Bangor, meaning the city has deemed it unfit for habitation.

Bangor, ME · 3d

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Pandemic Moves to the Countryside Strained Housing in Rural Northeast Towns

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many city residents headed for small towns and the countryside. Little is known about what this shift meant for the American communities that took in the newcomers. Fresh arrivals can bring new energy, but a rapid influx can also strain housing and services in places with limited resources. The question matters beyond the pandemic: as climate change worsens, more people are expected to relocate to escape floods, heat and other hazards, and the northeastern United States is seen as a likely destination.

New Hampshire · 1d

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Everyone Shops At Hannaford, But This Maine Produce Market Sells Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Bargain Prices

More than 80 Maine farms and local producers stock the shelves at one busy farmstand. That means your grocery run could include wild blueberries, local honey, cider, and fresh eggs in one easy stop. The doors open at 6 in the morning, seven days a week. Even better, the place...

Auburn, ME · 4d

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Bangor Mall tenants seek alternatives after zero-warning condemnation

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The sudden condemnation of the Bangor Mall is leaving business owners and non-profit leaders scrambling ahead of the busy holiday season. The City of Bangor condemned the mall Monday, citing significant health and safety code violations—specifically unsafe electrical conditions, inoperable heating, and a lack of working public restrooms.

Bangor, ME · 1d

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Penobscot County budget with 23% hike advances without cuts

The budget still needs to be approved by the Penobscot County Commissioners later this month.

Penobscot County, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Undeveloped 30-acre island in Blue Hill Bay hits the market for $1.75M

The private island is for sale for the first time in at least 50 years.

Old Town, ME · 1d

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Penobscot County taxes on track to increase under proposed 2027 budget

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Property taxes are on track to increase again in Penobscot County under a proposed 2027 county budget that saw no reductions following hours of review. The county budget committee met for more than four hours in Bangor on Wednesday night, reviewing the proposed spending plan line-by-line without making any cuts.

Penobscot County, ME · 19h

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Upstream pig poop stymies Maine town’s desire to reopen polluted clam flat

Residents believe the shores could be at least seasonally opened if the pig waste can be contained.

Brooklin, ME · 12h

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Low-income Maine mobile home owners can replace oil furnaces with heat pumps for $1,000

Upgrading heating and cooling is one of the best ways to save on utility bills and protect against rising energy prices.

Maine · 3d

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Maine family-owned businesses will take center stage at awards show

Maine companies will vie for recognition across seven categories at the Institute for Family-Owned Business awards later this month. The 26 finalists include tech companies, real estate brokers, builders, a brewer and a distillery, and several cafes and markets. (See the full list below.) An independent judging panel will decide...

Portland, ME · 3d

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Housing experts say Maine should focus on making building easier

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine is facing a housing shortage, as home and rent prices continue to rise at an alarming rate. Experts say the solution to both problems is to make building easier. Housing advocacy group Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says Portland saw just 7 percent housing growth, but a...

Maine · 17h

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UMaine offers retirement incentives to faculty to help reduce budget shortfall

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The University of Maine is offering voluntary retirement incentives to eligible faculty members to help close a projected $19 million budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2028. This week, UMaine notified 158 faculty members at the university’s flagship and Machias campuses that they are eligible for a...

Orono, ME · 21h

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$2.2M property tops list of Bangor home sales, Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Two of the 14 residential properties that changed hands sold for more than $1 million.

Bangor, ME · 1d

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Bar Harbor finds an ally off MDI in its push for a local option tax

No local option tax initiatives have passed the Maine State Legislature, though different legislators have tried for decades.

Bar Harbor, ME · 19h

Bangor Daily News

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Animal rights group petitions Maine to adopt rules for salmon farms

Animal Outlook’s push for state rulemaking comes after a federal court allows an environmental lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture to proceed.

Maine · 1d

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‘We’re All Commercial Fishermen’: Maine and Virginia Stand Together on Menhaden

NEFSA video highlights a healthy fishery and the people, livelihoods, and communities affected by proposed cuts. WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / Fishermen from Maine and Virginia are standing together in support of a healthy Atlantic menhaden fishery, calling on fisheries managers to maintain the coastwide quota after a 20% reduction took effect this year.

Maine · 17h

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Maine Businesses and Organizations are Celebrated for Impact on State of Maine

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) held its premier event, Showcase Maine 2026, on November 2 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland. The event brings together leaders from across the state’s business, education and lending communities to celebrate partnership, innovation and achievement. More than 250 people...

Maine · 22h