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The Maine Monitor

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This map shows how Susan Collins’ electoral firewall crumbled in York County and other parts of Maine

In her previous five races for the U.S. Senate, Susan Collins had never lost York County. Her ability to overperform other Republicans in the southernmost part of Maine’s left-leaning 1st Congressional District served as an electoral firewall of sorts, helping power Collins to a string of victories over her 30-year Senate career.

York County, ME · 22h
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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 · 3d
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A New 'Retro Lounge' Has Opened in Westbrook, Maine

A new 'retro lounge' with a nostalgic feel has opened in Westbrook, Maine, featuring games, bites, themed nights and live music

Westbrook, ME · 1d

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Chick-fil-A opening 3 new locations in Maine

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Chick-fil-A is expanding its footprint in Maine, with three new restaurants expected to open in the coming months. The popular fast-food chain, known for its chicken sandwiches, is planning new locations in Biddeford, South Portland and Auburn. All three restaurants are expected to open by...

South Portland, ME · 3d
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Sand Pond Campground Project OK’d, Contested

Sanford Planning Board members gave the green light to a campground development at Sand Pond last week, although a lawsuit is still pending against the development. The board’s vote on Nov. 4 followed lengthy public comments for and against the proposal for 41 campsites in 4 phases, and other site improvements at Siddall Road and Country Club Road 2 in south Sanford. Neighbors have long objected to the proposal on the grounds of noise, appearance, and density.

Sanford, ME · 1d

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NEWS | Biddeford’s growth presents a wide range of challenges

Although data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Biddeford is no longer the largest community in York County — the city’s rapid growth is creating challenges and straining infrastructure. Move over, Biddeford. For the first time in as long as most folks can remember, Biddeford — “The City...

Biddeford, ME · 7h

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This Small Maine Restaurant Earned National Recognition And Its Food Is Worth The Trip

A railroad-style dining car built in 1927 has only 15 seats, yet it keeps landing on national best-restaurant lists. Yes, a diner smaller than some living rooms is beating out big-city dining rooms. The outside still carries an old sign that reads Ladies Invited. Inside, the counter turns out lemony...

Biddeford, ME · 23h

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Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude Started in 1982. Here’s What to Know Before You Book for December

Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude has grown from a single evening into one of the most popular...

Kennebunkport, ME · 1d

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Council Finds Way to Keep Eyes on Mill Complex

By a unanimous vote, the Sanford City Council on Tuesday moved forward with a contract for surveillance of the troubled International Woolen Mill property downtown. Mike Santoro, a representative of LVT Mobile Security, described for the council how live view technology, or solar-powered surveillance cameras, can monitor a space ethically, without invading anyone’s privacy, while still solving the issue of not having enough police officers for 24/7 watch of the property. The area has been plagued by trespassers, many of them unhoused, in recent years.

Sanford, ME · 1d

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SHS Takes Action to Fix Weighted Grade Mistake

Sanford school officials are working to correct a decade-old grading error and ensure the oversight does not unfairly affect students. The issue involves a weighted-grade policy approved by the Sanford School Committee in December 2016 that was never fully implemented. The policy called for eligible dual-enrollment courses at Sanford Regional Technical Center to receive honors-level weighting when calculating students’ grade-point averages and class rankings.

Sanford, ME · 1d

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‘Menopause’ to Bring Laughs, Music to the SPAC Stage

Hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain, and a whole lot of laughter: The international hit “Menopause The Musical” comes to the Sanford Performing Arts Center at 3 pm on Nov. 21. For more than two decades, “Menopause The Musical” has turned a once-taboo topic into an exuberant...

Sanford, ME · 1d

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RSU 14 Board of Directors decline to name new school after Diamond

By a vote of 7-2, the RSU 14 Board of Directors rejected a proposal to name the new middle school under construction for the late Windham legislator and children’s advocate Bill Diamond. Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Windham High School, the board instead voted to name the school...

Windham, ME · 1d

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York County Food Hub opens to aid 50+ pantries as food insecurity rises in Maine

BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- The York County Food Hub has launched to help local pantries and food programs store and distribute food as more Maine families struggle to put meals on the table. The food hub is designed to support more than 50 food pantries and meal programs across York County.

York County, ME · 1d

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Maine voters rarely have a choice for this obscure office. They still won’t give it up.

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.

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Maine Volleyball Player Lotus Porter Signs with Pliable Marketing

SACO, Maine – Pliable Marketing, a Maine-based marketing company and name, image and likeness (NIL) agency, announced today that Thornton Academy volleyball player Lotus Porter has signed with the agency for NIL representation and athlete branding services. “I am excited to sign with Pliable because the agency has a...

Saco, ME · 1d

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Old Maps, Deeds, Docs Still Inspire in Digital Times

The majestic York County Courthouse in Alfred – built in 1806, with a rebuild of the center portion in 1934 after a fire – hasn’t served as a courthouse since the state moved courts to Biddeford in 2023. But it still houses offices and old maps, deeds and documents – some from as far back as 1733. And that means the building is still a draw for history lovers.

York County, ME · 1d

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Wreaths Organization Defends its Practices

Wreaths Across America says it is actively addressing concerns raised about its financial practices, which were reported on by the Sanford Springvale News last week. The organization was responding to a decision by Southern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery and Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 to end their affiliation with the wreaths organization and assume local responsibility for the annual pre-Christmas wreath-laying ceremony.

Sanford, ME · 1d

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Leasing underway at Reveler’s 11-unit One York apartment community

Biddeford, ME Leasing is underway at One York, an 11-unit adaptive-reuse apartment community at 1 York St. Scheduled for November 1 occupancy, One York is Reveler Development’s latest investment in the city and builds on the company’s growing portfolio of award-winning residential and mixed-use developments. Over the past...

Biddeford, ME · 1d

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Windham Food Pantry seeks donations for holiday meals

The Windham Food Pantry is preparing for its busiest season, with Thanksgiving and Christmas increasing the number of families seeking assistance with their holiday meals. The pantry already has a sizeable list of families who have signed up to receive a turkey and accompanying foods and Patrice Leary-Forrey, the Food Pantry Coordinator for Windham, expects more families to reach out in the time before the holiday.

Windham, ME · 1d