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“Good Stuff Cheap” — New Waterville Location of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

If you have taken a trip to downtown Waterville lately, you have probably noticed the large bright red sign that reads “Ollie’s.” Located next to the Dollar Tree in the shopping plaza across from Alfond Commons, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is a discount retailer offering great bargains with up to 70 percent off store items. The discount chain had its grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, and the store is now open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as well as Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Waterville, ME · 1d
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Vassalboro planners quickly approve lone applicant

Vassalboro planning board members quickly approved the only application on their Nov. 3 agenda, and spent another half hour discussing other things they need to, or could, do. The application was to amend the permit approved at the board’s Sept. 1 meeting for Ahmed Al Abbass to open a car dealership at 29 Mudget Hill Road.

Vassalboro, ME · 2d
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Salt Bay Art Supply Celebrate 25 Years in Business

Everyone is an artist in their own right to Carol Jaeger. Whether someone paints, knits, or cooks, the owner of Salt Bay Art Supply said everyone has a creative side. “Artists are my kind of people because they see the world through a different prism,” Jaeger said. Now celebrating...

Damariscotta, ME · 1d
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Working group to study municipal revenue impact as Kennebec River dam decommissioning plans advance

SKOWHEGAN — Town Manager Aaron Miller has joined the Municipal Revenue Working Group to evaluate how decommissioning of the Weston Dam and three other hydroelectric dams on the lower Kennebec River will impact local finances.

Skowhegan, ME · 3d
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Miller School to Hire New Special Education Teacher

The RSU 40 Board of Directors unanimously gave permission for Miller School to hire a second special education teacher at its Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting. “We’re so happy and excited and honored to have the support of the board to make this very much needed and very positive change to our LEAD program,” Miller School Principal Shawn Strack said in an interview on Nov. 6.

Damariscotta, ME · 1d

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The saga of the abandoned boat floating around the coast of Maine for a year and a half is over, probably

"When it disappeared, we're like, ‘Great, all right, bye Felicia.'" In May, 2025, a 25-foot sailboat washed up on the shore of Edgecomb, Maine. No one in the small coastal town knew where it came from or what to do with it. Over a year later — during which...

Woolwich, ME · 10h

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Augusta, ME Snow Forecast: Under 1 Inch Possible Nov. 13

Augusta, ME – Residents across parts of Maine and New Hampshire could see rain transition to snow overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, into Friday, Nov. 13, as colder air moves across the region, bringing the possibility of light accumulations and slippery conditions.

Augusta, ME · 1d

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LePage confirmed as winner of Maine’s 2nd District race

AUGUSTA, Maine (WAGM) - Republican Paul LePage has won Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race, defeating Democrat Matt Dunlap following ranked-choice tabulation. The Associated Press called the race Thursday, nine days after the Nov. 3 election. The tabulation process began Monday, Nov. 9, at the Maine Department of Public Safety...

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Wiscasset Kayak Shop Aims to Make the Outdoors for Everyone

On the pier on Water Street in Wiscasset, a new kayak shop will spend the winter preparing to get people on the water in the coming year. Justin Laurion and Zhiyuan Ma opened Sheepscot Boating in late September to make kayaking more accessible. Their store has kayaks available for renting or purchasing.

Wiscasset, ME · 1d

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UMA to cut funding for East Millinocket education center

The decision comes as the University of Maine System cuts its budget in the wake of multimillion-dollar shortfalls.

East Millinocket, ME · 2d

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Medomak Middle School Closed After Bedbugs Found in Classroom

The Medomak Middle School building will be closed until Thursday, Nov. 12 after bedbugs were found in a classroom, RSU 40 Superintendent Dan Welch announced in an email on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Two bedbugs were discovered on Nov. 4 by a teacher. No further specimens have been found in a...

Waldoboro, ME · 1d

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This Ocean State Job Lot Taking Over a Former Big Lots in Maine Sets Its Grand Opening Date

New life at Cooks Corner. Ocean State Job Lot takes over the old Big Lots on 8 Gurnet Road, opening Saturday, November 21, 2026, with free coffee and giveaways.

Brunswick, ME · 3h

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Have a Sweet Day: Incense & Peppermints’ Co-Owner Malcolm Porter

If you aren’t having a nice day, you could have a sweet one at Incense & Peppermints on 48 Main Street. When you enter the iconic retro candy store, you are greeted by shelves full of colorful candy and something even more magical: a 10% discount for Colby students.

Waterville, ME · 1d

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Brunswick Maine Early Bird Sale: Your 2026 Holiday Shopping Guide

Are you ready for a festive holiday shopping adventure? Downtown Brunswick comes alive with cheerful energy every November, especially during […]. Are you ready for a festive holiday shopping adventure? Downtown Brunswick comes alive with cheerful energy every November, especially during the Brunswick Early Bird Sale 2026. Consequently, local merchants roll out the red carpet for eager shoppers. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 14, 2026. Festivities kick off as early as 6:00 AM. Furthermore, the early morning hours bring the most incredible savings.

Brunswick, ME · 1d

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Waldoboro Rejects $50,000 Legal Fees for Cellphone Tower Lawsuit

With a vote of 1,330-1,208, Waldoboro residents rejected the use of $50,000 in legal fees to combat a federal lawsuit from a wireless infrastructure developer at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The fees would be used to pay for litigation in the ongoing lawsuit originally filed on Sept. 11...

Waldoboro, ME · 1d

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Muscongus Pond Property Earns LakeSmart Award Through Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has awarded a LakeSmart designation to Gary and Diane Checchio for their property on Muscongus Pond in Bremen. LakeSmart is a statewide program featuring trained evaluators who provide technical support to property owners who want to ensure activities on their property do not negatively impact water quality. Evaluations focus on driveway and parking runoff, roof driplines, outdoor recreation areas, lawns, septic systems, and the shoreline buffer.

Bremen, ME · 1d

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Team Reviewing MaineHealth Labor and Delivery Decision Introduced at Forum

The team tasked with evaluating MaineHealth’s decision to close the labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta introduced themselves and laid out the framework of their review at an online forum on Wednesday, Nov. 4. In a Monday, Oct. 26 press release, MaineHealth Vice President of Communications...

Damariscotta, ME · 18h

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China select board deals with complicated issues

China select board members had several complicated issues on their Nov. 2 agenda, not all ripe for decision. They decided three:. — Board members unanimously approved a new, less comprehensive proposal from Raegan LaRochelle to assist with developing China’s revised Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan (see the Oct. 22 issue of The Town Line, p. 3). LaRochelle will receive $3,200 for about three weeks spent educating the select board and the public and working with them and Town Manager Rebecca Hapgood to identify town projects eligible for TIF funding. Her fee will come from the TIF account.

China, ME · 2d

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Medomak Valley Senior Citizens Reelect Officers

The Medomak Valley Senior Citizens met Monday, Nov. 2 at the community building in North Nobleboro. There were 18 members and one guest attending. Doors opened at 9:30 a.m. and bingo began at 10 a.m. Louise Reynolds won the special bingo game. The group welcomed Megan Lailer, who joined this...

Nobleboro, ME · 1d