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Oxford County sheriff race unlikely to head to a recount

OXFORD COUNTY (WGME) -- A recount is unlikely in the Oxford County sheriff’s race, even though the race was decided by just 68 votes. With just over one-third of the vote, Democrat Timothy Holland, a 45-year police veteran, narrowly defeated Incumbent Republican Sheriff Christopher Wainright and Independent Justin Brown, in a tight, three-way race.

Oxford County, ME · 3d

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27,000 Acres Protected In Maine, Connecting Sunday River & Mount Abram

More than 27,000 acres of forest in Bethel, Maine are now permanently protected, and plans include developing a trail network that connects two area ski resorts: Sunday River and Mount Abram. The Conservation Fund recently announced it has protected more than 27,000 acres from development, including 11,000 acres at Chadbourne...

Bethel, ME · 2d

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Lewiston, Maine's Holiday Transformation Has Kicked Off

Lewiston is starting to sparkle. Crews are up high stringing lights, and the Kora Shriners trees are coming to Main Street.

Lewiston, ME · 3d

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Future Demolition of Woolworth Building OK’d by Berlin Council

BERLIN — Plans to raze the former Woolworth’s department store building at 121 Main St. are moving forward and with it, a step toward the remaking of downtown Berlin’s look. City councilors on Nov. 2 approved resolution 2026-21, authorizing an application to, and acceptance of, a $1...

Berlin, NH · 18h

Maine Morning Star

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How Maine’s two-decade old school consolidation effort continues to unravel

Next year, the town of Kingfield will leave MSAD 58 to form its own school district. The move will allow the western Maine community of roughly 1,000 people to keep its elementary school building and operate its own district, which will serve about 80 students. Kingfield was the only one of more than a dozen […]

Maine · 13h

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Maine data center developers amend permit application

JAY, Maine (WMTW) - The Androscoggin Mill was once the largest paper mill in Maine, and soon it will be a data center. Earlier this week, the developers at the mill amended its permit application. The notice updating the use of the mill to be for computer equipment, not paper...

Jay, ME · 1d

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Paris weighs Market Square safety upgrades, including $5.9 million roundabout

PARIS — A yearslong feasibility study aimed at improving vehicle and pedestrian safety in Market Square is nearing completion, including a long-term recommendation to install a roundabout at the three-way junction of Routes 26, 117 and 119.

Paris, ME · 1d

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Bayberry Circle Brings 18 Attainable Homes to Rangeley

If you’ve been paying attention to the housing conversation in Franklin County, you already know the story: people want to live and work here, but there’s nowhere for them to live. In Rangeley, that pressure is especially acute. Roughly three-quarters of the town’s housing units sit vacant most of the year—seasonal homes and second homes that do nothing to house the people who keep Rangeley running.

Rangeley, ME · 2d

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Recounts for 3 legislative races, Kennebec County commissioner seat set for next week

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that it will hold four recounts next week, three for races for Maine Legislature and one for a Kennebec County commissioner seat after several close finishes in last week’s midterm election. First up will be Maine Senate District 18, which includes parts of Oxford, Androscoggin and Cumberland […]

Kennebec County, ME · 1d

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$50 million investment brings upgrades to Maine state parks

CASCO, Maine (WMTW) - A $50 million investment is funding upgrades and improvements at state parks across Maine. State officials celebrated the investment Thursday at Sebago Lake State Park in Casco, where they cut the ribbon on a new day-use entrance station. The funding comes from Gov. Janet Mills’ Maine...

Maine · 1d

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Farmington sets Nov. 19 special town meeting to revise mobile home rent ordinance

FARMINGTON — The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a special town meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, to amend Farmington’s newly passed mobile home park lot rent ordinance.

Farmington, ME · 1d

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Maine communities canceled Flock contracts, but cameras sometimes remained for months

AUBURN (WGME) -- Some Maine communities that ended contracts with Flock Safety found the company’s automated license plate reader cameras remained in place for weeks and, in one case, months, raising questions about whether the cameras could still collect or share data after local access was shut off. In...

Auburn, ME · 1d

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Failing equipment could cause Monmouth transfer station to close before budget season

MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Select Board has been told that failing equipment at the town's transfer station could force the facility to close. During the board's Oct. 28 meeting, a driver who hauls the transfer station's trailers raised concerns about the equipment's condition.

Monmouth, ME · 1d

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Lewiston/Auburn – Uplift LA to Recognize 35 Young Professionals

Uplift LA is recognizing 35 outstanding young professionals across 10 categories as part of its 10th year of the Finest Under 40 awards program. Community members have through November 16 to cast their votes and help recognize the next generation of leaders making a difference throughout Androscoggin County. Finest Under...

Androscoggin County, ME · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Over 150 Vendors Are Taking Over This Massive Maine Flea Market For One November Weekend

More than 150 vendors are packing one building for a single weekend, and every booth is different. That means antiques, pottery, soy candles, and pet items could all sit within a few steps of each other. The lineup gets wonderfully specific. Shoppers can hunt for pyrography, turned wood, doll clothes,...

Augusta, ME · 19h

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Hannah Pingree says Jay shouldn’t be data center ‘testing ground’

This story appears as part of a collaborationbetween The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

Jay, ME · 3d

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Camp Out Hunger 2026 Shatters Expectations in Central Maine

I knew Camp Out Hunger 2026 was going to be a big one, but I don't think any of us realized just HOW big.

Maine · 3d

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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 3d

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