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Bangor Daily News

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Uplifting sign at Red Barn in Augusta leads to misconception over political message

Trever Benedict of The Red Barn in Augusta posted what he meant as an inspiring message, but others thought it referred to the election.

Augusta, ME · 4d

B98.5

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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 1d

WGME

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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 · 1d
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The Maine Monitor

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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 · 1d
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Bangor Daily News

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Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill

The developer plans to file a site location permit and an air emission license application with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Maine · 2d

mainebiz.biz

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Maine seeing bull market for grocery store expansion

Grocery store projects are moving forward across Maine, including the conversion of a former department store in Lewiston, plans for a new Lincoln’s Country Store in Warren and Hannaford’s takeover of a longtime grocery store in Presque Isle. Already a Subscriber? Log in. Get Instant Access to This...

Maine · 3d

Ultimate Maine

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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 · 2d

92 Moose

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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 · 2d

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MaineGeneral’s Thayer Center for Health celebrates 75 years

On the morning of November 15, 1951, the opening of the Thayer Center for Health at its new location on North St., in Waterville, signaled the dawning of a new day for health care in Central Maine. The idea was a novel one at the time: to establish a location...

Waterville, 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 · 1d

Ultimate Maine

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Maine Lands In Top 10 Most Charitable States In America

What is your favorite charity to support?

Maine · 3d

The Maine Monitor

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Gardiner City Council declares former Merrill Manor a dangerous building

GARDINER — After hearing neighbors complain about break-ins and decades of neglect, and the fire chief ordering his crew not to go inside because of the risk, the Gardiner City Council voted unanimously Nov. 4 to label the former Merrill Manor a dangerous building and order it demolished if it is not rehabilitated within 30 days.

Gardiner, ME · 2d

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Up and Down the Kennebec Valley: Medical history in central Kennebec Valley

This article will consider the remaining doctors who had cards in the July 31, 1875, issue of the Daily Kennebec Journal, and three of their predecessors. The men announcing their practices in July, 1875, included:. — W. L. Thompson, M.D., Corner State and Green Sts. Office hours 1 to 3...

Augusta, ME · 22h

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 · 22h

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Hannah Pingree announces 22-person transition committee

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Governor-elect Hannah Pingree announced her transition committee Tuesday morning in Augusta. The 22-person committee brings together volunteers from across Maine to help find the people who will lead state agencies and serve in her cabinet. “It’s why I am selecting people who are capable, who are...

Maine · 1d

The Maine Monitor

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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 · 1d

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Augusta council approves preliminary deal to process Hatch Hill trash in Hampden

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta City Council approved a preliminary agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to change how trash is handled at Hatch Hill, the regional landfill serving the city and seven surrounding communities. Municipal Waste Solutions would process Augusta’s waste at a facility in Hampden. How the...

Augusta, 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 · 1d

WPFO

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Hallowell police chief withdraws opposition to popular bar renewing its liquor license

HALLOWELL (WGME) -- A popular bar in Hallowell has faced controversy over its liquor license. The Quarry Tap Room wants to renew its license, which expires November 28, but the police chief has opposed that, citing safety issues. Now though, the police chief says he's ready to withdraw his opposition.

Hallowell, ME · 2d

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Waterville holds Veterans Day parade, ceremony

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) -Waterville honored veterans Wednesday morning with a parade and ceremony recognizing those who have served. The parade began at Head of Falls Park and circled downtown. Community groups, local law enforcement and residents took part. Waterville Boy and Girl Scouts marched in the parade. Scouts from Troop...

Waterville, ME · 18h