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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 · 7d

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A Maine peninsula’s towns keep saying no to marijuana stores

A second "no" vote in Sedgwick on Tuesday follows a similar vote in neighboring Blue Hill in 2025.

Sedgwick, ME · 8d

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Financial help available for most CoverME.gov plan enrollees

A KFF analysis of 276 insurers participating in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace from 50 states and the District of Columbia showed a median proposed premium increase of 15% for 2027. It is the second consecutive year of double-digit premium hikes. (Adobe Stock) Listen to this story HERE. Nov 2,...

Maine · 6d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 8d

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Logging lessons lead to livelihoods for 15 Maine program graduates

Fifteen students graduated Thursday from a Maine-based training program designed to prepare workers for careers in logging and forest trucking. The Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program held its graduation ceremony Nov. 5 at Kennebec Valley Community College's Alfond Campus in Hinckley, according to the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast.

Maine · 7d

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Maine heating oil still averages more than $6 per gallon

MAINE (WABI) - Heating oil in Maine is averaging more than $6 per gallon, according to the Maine Department of Energy Resources. The statewide average was $6.01 per gallon as of Monday, down 4 cents from last week’s record high, the department said. Kerosene averaged $7.01 per gallon, while...

Maine · 7d

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Some Of Theater Company relocates after Bangor Mall condemnation

BANGOR -- With the Bangor Mall being condemned due to major code violations, tenants were forced to relocate. The some theater company, a non-profit organization, has called the mall home since 2020. Now, they are among the tenants who must find a new home BASE. "We found out through social...

Bangor, ME · 6d

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Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

Maine environmental regulators have fined a Bristol solar development almost $94,000 to resolve violations of Maine's erosion control and water pollution laws. The Maine Board of Environmental Protection approved a consent agreement between the state and Overlook Solar Partners last week. According to the settlement, erosion control measures at Overlook's...

Maine · 5d

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Maine heating oil prices drop slightly from record high

Maine · 6d

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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 · 8d

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Maine’s professional soccer teams opening Bangor pop-up store

Portland Hearts of Pine and Maine Wildness have been wildly popular, with tickets for both teams selling out in minutes.

Bangor, ME · 7d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 7d

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J. Edward Knight Insurance announces acquisition

From left, Katie Chilles, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance; Mike Giles, owner, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits; Robert Wheeler, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance. Courtesy photo. J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to purchase the...

Maine · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 8d

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After funding cuts, Waterville genetics lab teams up with Canadian firm

GenoTyping Center of America, a genetic testing firm in Waterville, formed a partnership with Toronto-based data platform to expand the reach of both companies. The partnership is with SoftMouse.NET, a cloud-based animal data platform. “Researchers have long managed colony records and genotyping results in separate systems and workflows,” said Michael...

Waterville, ME · 8d