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North Yarmouth fire crews credit two smoke alarms for residents’ safe escape

NORTH YARMOUTH, Maine (WGME) -- North Yarmouth fire crews are crediting working smoke alarms with alerting two residents about an early-morning fire inside their home. It happened on November 14 around 3:15 a.m., according to North Yarmouth Fire Rescue. They say multiple callers reported they could see flames coming from the home on 134 Royal Road in North Yarmouth and heard explosions.

North Yarmouth, ME · 18h

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Pickup truck fire disrupts Portland traffic

A pickup truck caught fire and shut down a Portland street on Thursday night. According to the Portland Police Department, the fire began a little after 6 p.m. on Park Ave by Deering Oaks. Police say fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze, and the road reopened as the truck was...

Portland, ME · 2d

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Friday Food Insider: End of era for two fixtures in Portland’s West End

The closures of Roma and its downstairs bar, Bramhall, will mark the final chapter for two businesses with a combined history spanning several decades. Subscribe to Mainebiz and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more. Critical Maine business news updated daily. Immediate access to all...

Portland, ME · 1d

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Noah Kahan at L.L.Bean in Freeport? Not So Fast! Fake Concert Event Has People Fooled 🚨

Maine, don't fall for this one!

Freeport, ME · 13h

Cruise Fever

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Maine Cruise Port to Vote on Cruise Ship Scrubber Ban

Portland, Maine’s City Council is looking into a ban on cruise ship “scrubbers” while the vessels are in port. The resolution, which will be considered on Monday, would make the popular New England cruise stop the first port in the state to restrict exhaust gas cleaning systems (better known as scrubbers) on visiting cruise ships. […] The post Maine Cruise Port to Vote on Cruise Ship Scrubber Ban appeared first on Cruise Fever . You can sign up for our free cruise newsletter and get the latest cruise news sent straight to your inbox.

Portland, ME · 2d

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Sister June Carpenter of the last active Shaker community died at 88

Sister June Carpenter, a member of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester, Maine, died on Nov. 3 at age 88, according to The New York Times. The village's social media post announcing her death cited health and mobility issues but gave no further details. The village is the...

New Gloucester, ME · 1d

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MSAD 72 considers closing Brownfield-Denmark Elementary School

FRYEBURG (WGME) -- A western Maine school district could close one of its elementary schools. The district says the move would save money, but dozens of parents packed a public hearing Thursday to voice their concerns about the possible closure. The Brownfield-Denmark Elementary School in Denmark could be closing. District...

Fryeburg, ME · 2d

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Wait, you can pick up bagels from this little blue house in Portland?

A little blue house on Kent Street in Portland, where bagels are rolled by hand, cold fermented 36 hours, then boiled and baked the morning you pick them up.

Portland, ME · 2d

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6 Things Mainers Do When It’s Dark by 4 O’Clock

The sun sets at 4:19 p.m. today, and it’s only going to get darker from here. Mainers have learned to put those long evenings to use. Here’s what Mainers do when it’s dark by 4 o’clock. Sunset Times, City by City. In Portland, the sun sets...

Maine · 2d

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Have You Seen Archie? Winthrop, Maine Family Asks for Help Finding Missing Dog

For those who know me, you know I'm an avid dog lover with two sweet Golden Retrievers of my own.

Winthrop, ME · 1d

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Meet Bonnie, this sweet pup is head over paws for people

Meet Bonnie! She’s a sweet, affectionate dog who loves spending time with her humans. The Animal Welfare Society says Bonnie has an especially endearing habit of sitting on people’s feet or leaning against them when she wants some love. Bonnie came to AWS after her owner passed away...

Portland, ME · 1d

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Food Waste Pile in Front of Commons Kicks Off “No Waste November”

The food waste pile in front of Commons on Wednesday, Nov. 4, marked a unique start to “No Waste November.” The collaboration between Dining Services and the EcoReps evoked a visceral reaction among students and reminded them of the importance of sustainability. Associate Vice President for Dining, Conferences...

Lewiston, ME · 2d

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Celebration of Somali culture and heritage: Ifrah F. Ahmed shares SOOMAALIYA in Maine

On October 2, Portland welcomed chef, writer, and artist Ifrah F. Ahmed for a vibrant evening centered on Somali cuisine, storytelling, and community. Hosted by Coffee By Design in partnership with the Community Organizing Alliance as part of the Midnimo: Unity celebration, the event marked the release of Ahmed’s debut cookbook, SOOMAALIYA.

Portland, ME · 1d

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Buxton firefighters prevent chimney fire from spreading to home

BUXTON, Maine (WGME) -- Crews prevented a chimney fire from spreading inside a Buxton home. It happened around 6:18 a.m. on Friday morning, according to the Buxton Fire Department. Crews responded to a report of a possible chimney fire after homeowners reported heavy black smoke coming from the chimney. After...

Buxton, ME · 1d

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North Country Associates announces transition to new operator, sale of assets to new ownership

Tide Group and Vantage Point Capital will take over much of North Country’s network of nursing homes and residential care facilities pending state approval LEWISTON — North Country Associates, one of Maine’s most trusted providers of post-acute, long-term and residential care services, announced the sale of 15 facilities that it owns or co-owns with Sandy […]

Maine · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Incumbent City Councilor Anna Bullett wins Distrcit 4 recount

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Following a recount of the City Council District 4 race on Friday, Anna Bullett is confirmed as the winning candidate. It began Friday morning at 9:00 at Portland City Hall. Twelve votes separated candidates Anna Bullett and Jacob Viola. After a hand count of all ballots,...

Portland, ME · 1d

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The race for an open seat to become Maine’s next Attorney General

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, and Yarmouth attorney Tim Shannon are set to face off in the race for the open seat for Maine’s attorney general. Attorney General Aaron Frey is set to term out at the end of the year and the legislature will elect the next AG after they are sworn in on Dec. 2.

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