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This Maine Asian Market Is Packed With Roasted Duck And Hard-To-Find Groceries

Black chicken, dark right down to the bones, sits in a grocery case in Maine. That one caught me by surprise. It shares space with blue marlin, giant featherback fish, quail eggs, and duck eggs. Then there’s the roasted duck. It’s ready for takeout, so dinner can skip the oven...

Portland, ME · 19h
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Victoria Rowell returns to Maine to direct holiday thriller

A familiar face from "The Young and the Restless" and "Diagnosis: Murder" is returning to her home state of Maine for a new film project. Actress and filmmaker Victoria Rowell is set to direct "Merry Murder," a Christmas-themed psychological thriller that begins filming Nov. 16 in Portland. The film follows...

Maine · 1d
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New oversized load moves from Jay to Gray

JAY, Maine (WGME) -- A new oversized load is moving its way across Western Maine. It's the eighth of nine loads to be moved through the area, which began in early October. Tonight's transportation begins at 6 p.m. in Jay to arrive in Gray. The load will continue to move...

Gray, 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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Bangor Daily News

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Portland will install holiday tree at Monument Square next week

The official tree lighting is slated for Nov. 27, with a free showing of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" beforehand.

Portland, ME · 22h

sacobaynews.com

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Tiny pests invade Guild Park, volunteers fight back

If you’ve driven down Temple Avenue in Ocean Park lately, you’ve probably noticed that Guild Park, known for its tall pines, looks a bit sparse. As those who pay attention to such things have been hearing for some time now, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid has made its way from east Asia to our shores, and it’s not good news for Maine’s hemlock and spruce trees.

Old Orchard Beach, ME · 2d

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 · 1d

nationalfisherman.com

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Maine fishermen to test ocean robots in Portland, Rockland

Maine commercial fishermen will get a firsthand look at two ocean robots designed to help captains better understand conditions on their fishing grounds during upcoming demonstrations in Portland and Rockland. The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) is hosting the demonstrations as part of Robots for Fishermen, a project under the...

Portland, ME · 1d

WPFO

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Old Orchard Beach receives state approval to build new school

OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) -- The Maine State Board of Education has given the go-ahead for Old Orchard Beach to build a brand-new school. The district now has approval to build a new pre-K through 8th grade school, replacing two aging buildings. The school board may also give townspeople the...

Old Orchard Beach, ME · 14h

94.9 HOM

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Bramhall and Roma Cafe in Portland, Maine, Permanently Closing

Two spots in Portland, Maine, with rich history, Roma Cafe and Bramhall Pub, have announced they are closing permanently

Portland, ME · 2d

thewindhameagle.com

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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

WPFO

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FTC sues Maine-based veterinary supplies company over acquisition

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Federal Trade Commission is suing a Maine-based veterinary supplies company, seeking to block a proposed multi-billion-dollar acquisition of one of its competitors. Regulators filed suit Friday against Covetrus, whose headquarters are in Portland. The company had proposed buying its closest competitor, MWI Veterinary Supply, for $3.5...

Portland, ME · 12h

wabi.tv

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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.

Maine · 21h

wabi.tv

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Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine Wildness open pop-up shop selling soccer club merchandise in downtown Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There a new sports pop-up shop at 22 State Street in downtown Bangor. The Portland Hearts of Pine and Maine Wildness soccer teams opened the store selling club gear with a Bangor-inspired design. The teams celebrated with an opening happy hour event. “I grew up on...

Bangor, ME · 20h

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Hermon gets revenge on Greely, advances to Class C state title game

CUMBERLAND -- The No. 3-seed Hermon Hawks beat No. 2 Greely 17-10 to advance to the Class C state championship game. Hermon lost to Greely in the regular season, but avenged that loss when it mattered most. Hermon took a 7-0 lead in the 2nd quarter when Griffin Dunton kept...

Hermon, ME · 13h

amjamboafrica.com

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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 · 19h

Country Herald

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Maine Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-95 Can Freeze

I-95 and I-295 travelers face a hidden winter hazard when road salt loses effectiveness below 20 degrees.

Portland, ME · 2d

wasteadvantagemag.com

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South Portland, ME Approves City-Funded Curbside Composting

South Portland households will be able to choose to participate in a city-funded weekly curbside composting collection as early as July. The South Portland City Council voted 4-3 to institute an opt-in curbside composting program on Nov. 5. The city’s rate of diversion from trash is expected to increase by 10% if 40% of households (or 3,600) participate, as estimated.

South Portland, ME · 1d

biddefordgazette.org

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NEWS | Biddeford’s York County Food Hub concept is now reality

The state-of-the-art facility on Pomerleau Street will play a significant role in reducing regional food insecurity throughout York County. Just two weeks before millions of Americans will gather around a large meal to celebrate the annual Thanksgiving holiday, community leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a new facility designed to combat food insecurity in York County.

York County, ME · 22h

harpswellanchor.org

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Harpswell Anchor collects 21 honors in statewide contest

The Harpswell Anchor recently collected 21 honors, including awards for its photojournalism, sports writing, graphics and design, in an annual contest for Maine news organizations. For the second year in a row, the Anchor was the runner-up for best print newspaper in its division. “Good journalism and depth of coverage...

Harpswell, ME · 20h