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Chinburg Properties unveils Jagger Mill complex in Sanford

Chinburg Properties plans a ribbon cutting Tuesday to unveil the redeveloped Jagger Mill in Sanford. The mill, at 5 Water St. in the Springvale section, dates to 1920. It was originally part of Goodall Worsted’s alpaca wool division and, in 1956, became part of Jagger Brothers, which produced yarn.

Sanford, ME · 3d
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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 · 2d
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Portsmouth Herald

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Wedding Cake House restoration brings new 'icing' to iconic Kennebunk landmark

KENNEBUNK, Maine — Almost all wedding cakes need bakers for their icing. When your wedding cake is a historic and beloved home at 104 Summer Street in Kennebunk, however, you need John Desmarais and his crew at Shoreline Millwork in Somersworth, New Hampshire. For much of this year, Desmarais and his team have been crafting cellular PVC trim to replicate and replace the old, wooden, and heavily deteriorated “icing” that decorated the Wedding Cake House for decades. Desmarais said cellular PVC is an ideal substitute for wood when it comes to exterior trim and architectural detail. “It will never swell, rot, split, crack, or delaminate like wood,” Desmarais said. “It is high-density plastic, making it moisture- and insect-resistant, unlike clear and premium lumber. It is ideal for exterior design products.” Including on the Wedding Cake House — one of the most photographed homes in Maine . More: Ogunquit Playhouse project closer to $70M goal: New images show what's ahead A new chapter for a Kennebunk landmark Built in 1825, the home is formally known as the George W. Bourne House and gets its nickname from its wedding cake-like appearance. The eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom home sits on 2.23 acres and has more

Kennebunk, ME · 1d

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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 · 2d
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These 10 Hidden Italian Restaurants In Maine Are Local Favorites For Cozy Fall Evenings

Pasta now gets served in a Maine dining room that once sold hardware. I love that swap. Nails and wrenches out, meatballs and chicken parm in. Another spot on this list sits inside a converted mill. Two others feature a fireplace inside. One even makes its own gelato, which feels like a smart move after a big plate of rigatoni.

Maine · 2d

The Maine Monitor

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Maine voters rarely have a choice for this obscure office. They still won’t give it up.

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for Americacorps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers.

Maine · 18h

Foster's Daily Democrat

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Dover residents raise warming center safety fears. City responds.

DOVER — The Veterans Hall building at 156 Back River Road will serve as a temporary emergency cold-weather warming center for unhoused people starting Nov. 15. Many neighboring residents are raising security and safety concerns. The temporary location is needed due to construction delays for the new Strafford County warming center being built on County Farm Road. The new center won't be ready for the start of the 2026-2027 season, which runs from mid-November to mid-April. The shelter opens on extremely cold nights or in severe winter storms, as directed by Dover, Rochester and Somersworth leaders. Dec. 15 is the new estimated open date for the new facility, according to city officials and Strafford County Commission Chairman George Maglaras. Until then, if needed, the Veterans Hall building will be used, Dover city officials announced last week. This is a change after city officials had initially announced the McConnell Center cafeteria would be used as the temporary site. Concerns raised by residents around the Veterans Hall include drug use and improper disposal of needles, according to those who reached out to Foster's Daily Democrat and posted in social media. Neighbors also claimed the building isn't adequate for the use and raised

Dover, NH · 3d

Portsmouth Herald

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Marshwood, Kennebunk football coaches share history ahead of Class B South championship

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Long before Andrew Elwell and Keith Noel prepared to stand on opposite sidelines with a championship at stake, they stood on the same sideline at Sanford High School. Elwell and Noel spent the 2014 high school football season together as assistants under longtime Sanford High School coach Mike Fallon. On Saturday, they will meet as head coaches when Elwell's Marshwood High School football team faces Noel's Kennebunk High School Rams in the Class B South championship game. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. How we got here Marshwood, with the No. 1 seed on the line, beat Kennebunk, 32-16 , in the regular-season finale on Oct. 23. Both Marshwood and Kennebunk, the No. 2 seed, got a first-round bye. Marshwood then beat No. 4 Falmouth , 30-22, and Kennebunk beat No. 3 Biddeford, 27-0, in the Class B South semifinal round. Saturday's winner will face either Fryeburg Academy or Cony High School in the Class B state championship. Coaching relationship started with middle school basketball For Elwell, the first year as head coach of the Hawks, the personal connection he has with Noel adds another wrinkle to a matchup that already carries plenty of meaning. “I

Kennebunk, ME · 2d

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 · 2d

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Leasing underway at Reveler’s 11-unit One York apartment community

Biddeford, ME Leasing is underway at One York, an 11-unit adaptive-reuse apartment community at 1 York St. Scheduled for November 1 occupancy, One York is Reveler Development’s latest investment in the city and builds on the company’s growing portfolio of award-winning residential and mixed-use developments. Over the past...

Biddeford, ME · 9h

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Deadlift competition raises money for Make-A-Wish Maine

A local deadlift competition is lifting spirits and helping make wishes come true for children across Maine. Operation Change is returning for another year of fundraising, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Maine. The event takes place Saturday at the Westbrook Community Center. Kaleigh Leighton, a strength and conditioning coach with Iron...

Westbrook, ME · 1d

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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 · 21h

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Scarborough's oldest church seeks $500K for repairs

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGME) -- Scarborough's oldest church is asking for help to continue serving the community as it has for nearly three centuries. The First Congregational Church of Scarborough was founded in 1728. The congregation is now launching a $500,000 capital campaign to fund updates and renovations to meet building...

Scarborough, ME · 3d

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Hannaford makes donation to Maine Veterans’ Homes

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WABI) - Hannaford Supermarkets gifted a sizeable donation to assist Maine’s veterans. The grocery chain announced that it gave $10,000 to Maine Veterans’ Homes in Scarborough. Hannaford also announced that they are giving veterans a 10% discount on their grocery bills Wednesday at all their Maine...

Scarborough, ME · 1d

Country Herald

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Maine Weather Alert: Portland Snow Mix, Cold Nov 13-16

Maine — Cold rain, gusty northeast winds and a brief chance of wet snow could bring a wintry turn to Portland before the weekend. After temperatures reach approximately 51 degrees Wednesday, a developing weather system will push colder air across southern Maine.

Portland, ME · 2d

94.9 HOM

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New Sandwich Shop Opening in Westbrook, Maine

Westbrook, Maine, will soon be home to a brand new sandwich and burger restaurant called Chum's

Westbrook, ME · 3d

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 · 19h

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High school football regionals set for Friday, Saturday; 8-man finals Saturday in Auburn

When is the 8-man large state final between Yarmouth and Old Town?. What were the results of previous Old Orchard Beach-Orono state final meetings?. High school football teams from across the region will play for championships this Friday and Saturday, with 8-man state titles on the line Saturday at Edward Little High School.

Old Orchard Beach, ME · 3d

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Orono, Old Town set to compete in separate state football championships on Saturday

ORONO, OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The Orono Red Riots are up against Old Orchard Beach in the 8-Man Small School State Football Championship. The Red Riots pulled the No. 2 over No. 1 upset against Stearns in the North title game, 55-52, after starting their playoff run with a 64-22 triumph over Washington Academy.

Old Town, ME · 18h