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Orchard Farm Ridge in Gorham up for sale
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A farm in Gorham is up for sale. The owners of Orchard Ridge Farm say they're planning to sell it. In a post on social media, they said they no longer have the "bandwidth" to keep the farm going. They also pointed to a fire at the...
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‘Spa-inspired’ dental hygiene practice to open at Rock Row
A registered dental hygienist with 25 years in the industry is opening her first independent practice in Maine, at the Rock Row development in Westbrook. Josering Alobwede said build-out for the dental hygiene practice, Blue Bliss Dental Wellness, is underway. The practice’s approach will be to connect oral health and overall well-being.
The Maine Monitor
Experts clash over long-term drought risks during Poland Spring permit renewal hearings
DENMARK — The Denmark Select Board held the third in a series of extended public hearings last week on Poland Spring Water Co.’s extraction permit renewal, scheduling a fourth meeting to evaluate public comments and the company’s responses.
Bangor Daily News
Spinnaker Trust celebrates 25 years of growth and community impact
Independent Maine firm marks milestone with more than $3.2 billion in assets under management and more than $500,000 contributed to the community over the past decade PORTLAND —- Spinnaker Trust is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of growth from a six-person boutique firm to a team of more than 40 serving individuals, families, […]
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Maine Launch Summit to put state’s space industry in focus
Aiming to pick up where the Maine Space Conference of 2024 left off, the Maine Space Corp. plans to convene the two-day Maine Launch summit next month. The event is scheduled for Nov. 5-6 at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute at 100 Fore St. in Portland. The summit is part...
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Hannaford Being Sued Over ‘Sustainable’ Seafood Claims
Supermarket giant Hannaford is facing accusations it displays signs falsely claiming it sells only sustainable seafood. A new lawsuit claims Hannaford actually sells industrially farmed salmon that gravely harms marine ecosystems and destroys marine life worldwide. The suit contends Hannaford misleadingly advertises sustainable seafood and sells high-quality, traceable seafood. The...
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Portland charitable organizations upset over being forced to pay city property taxes
PORTLAND (WGME) – Some charitable organizations in Portland are upset over the city tax assessor forcing them to pay property taxes despite their tax-exempt status from the state and federal government. Many owe tens of thousands of dollars in property taxes. The City of Portland has long recognized the...
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A strong team starts with genuine caring about its members
At OTIS Federal Credit Union, being part of the team can mean helping a neighbor learn about money management, spending a summer afternoon together at a family barbecue, or taking a moment to recognize a colleague who went above and beyond. Those connections are part of life at the Jay-based...
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Alna Waste Disposal Company Acquired by Regional Company after Two Years in Business
Dave’s Disposal, an Alna-based garbage collecting service, has been acquired by regional company Casella Waste Systems. Owner Dave Kelley announced the acquisition in an Oct. 1 email to customers forwarded to The Lincoln County News. Kelley, who declined to comment, founded Dave’s Disposal in 2024. He also runs Dave...
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Maine couple forced to choose food or heat as oil prices skyrocket
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Gorham group continues to push back against proposed Amazon warehouse
GORHAM (WGME) – A group in Gorham is pushing back against a proposed Amazon warehouse in town. The group Gorham United says it filed a court appeal Wednesday, asking the town to reconsider Amazon's plans off Route 25. The court appeal challenges the town's approval of the proposed Amazon...
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Augusta water district sues paper mills for PFAS contamination
The Greater Augusta Utility District is suing the owners of four paper mills on the Kennebec River for allegedly contaminating one of its drinking water wells downstream with toxic "forever chemicals." The district said that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, discharged at the mills and nearby landfills were carried...
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Wiscasset Developers Bring Proposal to Residents at Informational Meeting
Developers are proposing a 170-unit apartment complex at 257 Bath Road in Wiscasset across from the intersection of Birch Point Road. Patrick Boothe, a partner and principal architect at Portland-based architecture design and construction firm Woodhull, described the structure as holding a possible 170 units with multiple road-facing buildings and a four-story structure in the back. Designs display a total of five structures and 172 units.