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Portsmouth Herald

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Omelette Factory removes 6-foot roosters and pays Ogunquit's $750 fine

OGUNQUIT, Maine — If you’ve driven along Route 1 this week, you’ve likely seen the tall metal roosters that have stood in front of local businesses and homes for months now. But there is one location where you have not seen them this week: the place that started the local trend. Dave and Sara LeBlanc, the owners of The Omelette Factory at 422 Main Street , took down the roosters that they had kept on their front property through much of the long dispute they have had with the town this year over their purpose. Dave LeBlanc said he had the six-foot birds removed for their property’s fall cleaning. “We decided to take them down,” LeBlanc said. “We’ve decided not to put them back up.” LeBlanc said he and Sara still own the roosters, but have “fostered” them to community members who want to display them. More: Ogunquit Playhouse project closer to $70M goal: New images show what's ahead Were the roosters for business — or for family? The LeBlancs bought The Omelette Factory , renovated and expanded it, and reopened it in 2025. On opening day and in the months that followed, they had numerous roosters that lined the

Ogunquit, ME · 1d

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7 Kennebunkport, Maine Restaurants That Stay Packed Without Needing Fancy Advertising

One dining room on this list is named after its founders’ oldest grandchild, and it opened in 1973. The same family still runs it, now in its third and fourth generations. I love that kind of staying power. Another spot cooks steaks over local white oak, inspired by Patagonian...

Kennebunkport, ME · 1d
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takingthekids.com

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These 13 Maine Seafood Restaurants Serve Lobster And Fried Clams Worth Driving For

Carhop service still exists in Maine, and at least one seafood stand uses it to bring fried clams straight to your car window. I love that so much. Lobster and clams on a dashboard tray feel like a road trip that already reached its happy ending. Other stops ahead sit...

Maine · 6d
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B98.5

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Every Broadway Musical Playing In Maine Through 2027 (So Far)

Frozen, Hadestown, Jersey Boys and Audra McDonald are all headed for Maine stages. Here’s the full list, with dates and where to get tickets.

Maine · 18h

WGME

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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

WGME

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Ogunquit first responders rescue ailing bald eagle

OGUNQUIT, Maine (WGME) -- Crews stepped in to a help a young bald eagle that appeared to be sick in Ogunquit. On Wednesday, the Ogunquit Fire Department says they received reports that a young bald eagle who hangs around Marginal Way was not acting well. Members of the Ogunquit police...

Ogunquit, ME · 1d

Foster's Daily Democrat

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New project at Lilac City Grille site in Rochester hinges on tax relief

ROCHESTER — A new restaurant and eight apartments could fill a downtown void at 103 North Main St. , where the shuttered Lilac City Grille was demolished earlier this year. Norman Vetter, the property owner, is seeking 79-E community revitalization tax relief from the city for the project, which calls for the inclusion of below-market-rate apartments. The proposal received a first reading before the City Council at its Nov. 10 meeting seeking nine years of tax relief, and was advanced to a Dec. 1 public hearing with the council. New Hampshire's 79-E incentive gives developers temporary property tax relief in exchange for developing blighted or historic properties that might otherwise stay vacant. Developers pay taxes based on what the property's assessed value was before the development is built for a negotiated number of years. When the 79-E expires, the owner starts paying taxes based on the property's new increased assessed value. What can residents expect to see at former Lilac City Grille site? Vetter's proposal, according to documents submitted to the city, calls for a 3,000-square-foot restaurant space on the first floor and eight two-bedroom apartments on the second and third floors. The proposal states an unknown number of apartments

Rochester, NH · 3d

92 Moose

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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 · 22h

Q106.5

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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 2d

Idyllic Pursuit

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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

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Old-Fashioned Maine Candy Shop Has Been Making Irresistible Chocolates Since 1956

The candy here is still cooked in hand-fused copper kettles over gas stoves that are more than 100 years old. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the shop still uses a refrigerator from 1930. Many of the recipes date back to 1956. The founder wrote them, and...

Ogunquit, ME · 3d

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Maine airports respond to FAA stoppage

BANGOR, ME (WABI) - A nationwide ground stop ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration was lifted at around 8:30 p.m. Eastern time tonight. The FAA initially issued the ground stop citing “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”. Cause not immediately clear. The cause was not immediately clear, although...

Bangor, ME · 18h

everafterinthewoods.com

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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 · 19h

Z107.3

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Gabriel Iglesias Once Performed for More Than Three Hours in Maine

The comedian is no stranger to our Pine Tree State, having performed several notable shows up this way over the years.

Portland, ME · 2d

Foster's Daily Democrat

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Demolition in Dover to make way for 173 housing units, restaurant

DOVER — Demolition of the existing building at 47 Chestnut St. is moving forward, with plans for a mixed-use development on the parcel that will bring more than 170 residential units, plus a restaurant and commercial space. The project was originally approved by the city Planning Board in 2022, and an extension was approved in March 2025. The property was previously home to Family Dollar, a NH State Liquor Store and Iron Empire Gym, but has appeared vacant for years. The project received a demolition permit in early November. This movement follows a delay attributed to financing the project, Francis Bruton of the Bruton & Berube law firm wrote in a request for a project extension filed with the city in the spring of 2025. Details of Dover 47 Chestnut St. project An aerial view of a site plan filed with the city depicts the building to include a restaurant with outdoor seating, a club room, fitness, co-working space and a courtyard closest to the Cochecho River. The application states the mixed-use development will bring 173 residential units, and a restaurant and commercial space on the first floor. The four upper floors would house a mix of studios, one-bedroom and

Dover, NH · 3d

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This Maine Consignment Store Looks Like A Luxury Showroom, But The Prices Tell A Different Story

New furniture shows up here every single day. That means the sofa you skipped on Tuesday might be gone by Wednesday. Worse, something even better could take its spot. The pieces come from homes across Maine and beyond. Antique, vintage, contemporary, and upcycled finds all share the same floor. I...

South Portland, ME · 4d

WPFO

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Coyotes spotted near Portland's Evergreen Woods

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- There have been coyotes spotted near the Evergreen Woods on Ludlow Street, according to Portland Trails. Portland Trails is urging caution to trail goers. They say if you encounter a coyote, make loud noises, wave your arms to make yourself appear bigger, and protect small children and dogs. They also urge goers not to startle wild life and give them space.

Portland, ME · 1d

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Where to Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner in York, Maine: Holiday Dining at Local Restaurants Along the Maine Coast

Let someone else handle the turkey this Thanksgiving. Whether you're visiting the Southern Maine coast for the holiday, spending Thanksgiving with family, or simply looking to trade kitchen duty for a memorable meal, there are some wonderful local dining spots ready to make your holiday delicious. From traditional Thanksgiving buffets...

York, ME · 1d