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

Low-income mobile home owners in Maine can replace costly oil heating with whole-house heat pumps through an Efficiency Maine pilot program. The initiative offers a $13,900 rebate, bringing homeowners' share to $1,000. Here's what to know. Greystone Mobile Home Cooperative in Veazie became the program's third participating park, following Shady...

Maine · 3d
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Pingree wins Maine governor’s race

Former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree (D) was projected to defeat Republican Bobby Charles in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), with Pingree securing a third consecutive term for Democrats.  Pingree will succeed outgoing Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who is term limited. She faced Charles, a former George W. Bush administration…

Maine · 2d

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles spends Election Day greeting Maine voters

HAMPDEN (WGME) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles spent Election Day greeting voters across the state. Charles made stops in Gorham, Auburn and Hampden Tuesday. He says his message to Mainers remains the same as it did when he started his campaign: cut crime, cut taxes and no nonsense...

Maine · 2d
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Bangor Daily News

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Lack of bathrooms and heat prompted Bangor Mall to be condemned, city says

The city explained its reasoning, saying the “significant health and safety-related code violations” forced the condemnation.

Bangor, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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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 · 16h

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Referendum vote for potential jail outside Bangor too close to call

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There is still a razor-thin margin Wednesday night in Penobscot County, where voters are still waiting on the final outcome of Question One. The referendum asks whether county commissioners can search outside of Bangor for a new potential jail site. Right now, “yes” leads by just...

Bangor, ME · 1d

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First methadone clinic opens in Hancock County

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - Hancock County has welcomed its first methadone clinic. The ribbon was cut at Everest Recovery center during their open house Wednesday. The Ellsworth clinic on Route 1A is the fourth Everest Recovery center in Maine and marks their northern-most location. With the capability of seeing up...

Hancock County, ME · 17h

Maine Morning Star

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After Democratic legislative endorsements, Republican wins Hancock County sheriff’s race

The Republican beat out the Democrat in the sheriff’s race in Hancock County, which otherwise mostly went blue on Tuesday. The county’s Democratic legislators wanted that outcome.  “I was pleased that people did their research and looked at both candidates,” said Democratic Rep. Nina Milliken of Blue Hill, who was re-elected with almost 70% of […]

Hancock County, ME · 22h

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Bangor And Brewer Veterans Day: Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Ceremonies

Pancakes at Jeffs Catering, a parade over the Chamberlain Bridge, Taps at Mt. Hope. Bangor and Brewer have a full day set aside for veterans.

Bangor, ME · 21h

Bangor Daily News

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A long tradition of greeting our troops at BGR

COURTESY OF BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT For more than three decades, one of Bangor’s proudest traditions has begun with a simple act: showing up. In 1991, thousands descended on Bangor International Airport to welcome home troops returning from Operation Desert Storm and support those deploying to areas of conflict. Veterans, families, students, scout groups, and neighbors […]

Bangor, ME · 23h

Bangor Daily News

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Former councilor elected to vacant Brewer City Council seat

Kevin O’Connell will fill a vacancy created after Deputy Mayor Bill Kimball resigned in July.

Brewer, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Plan a visit to a Maine monument honoring our veterans

WRITTEN BY RICHARD SHAW Maine has to be among the most patriotic of all the 50 states. Every community seems to have a veterans’ roll of honor or monument from all wars, dating back to the American Revolution. The grave sites of those who served are sacred ground, decorated with flowers and U.S. flags by […]

Maine · 22h

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MaineDOT commissions new hybrid ferry named in honor of Ellsworth’s Captain Almer Dinsmore

ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Department of Transportation officially commissioned the newest addition to the Maine State Ferry Service on Thursday, commissioning the state’s first diesel-electric hybrid ferry, the M/V Captain Almer Dinsmore. Capable of carrying 250 passengers and 23 vehicles, the ship has been assigned to the...

Maine · 17h

Q106.5

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🎄 MAINE, GET READY! L.L.Bean’s Magical Northern Lights Holiday Display Returns This Friday!

Make a little holiday magic part of your next Maine road trip! 🚗

Freeport, ME · 3d

Snopes

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Fact Check: Maine law allows interpreters to help voters mark ballots, despite fraud claims

A conservative news outlet claimed footage shows Somali interpreters filling out ballots in a "blatant violation of state law."

Maine · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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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 · 1d

The Cool Down

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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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Regional School Consolidation Proposal Fails At The Polls Across Mount Desert Island Communities

A plan to combine eight separate school districts across Mount Desert Island and nearby communities into a single regional unit failed when three key towns voted against it.

Bar Harbor, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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MDI voters reject long-discussed plan to reorganize school system

Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor and Tremont all voted against the plan, according to preliminary results.

Bar Harbor, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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2 newcomers oust incumbents in Belfast City Council race

Caitlin Hills and Zachary Schmesser beat longtime councilors Mary Mortier and Neal Harkness.

Belfast, ME · 2d