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12 Things Mainers Are Tired of Explaining to the Rest of the Country

Yes, the L.L.Bean store in Freeport really is open 24 hours a day. Mainers have answered questions like that for years, and they have the answers memorized. Here’s what Mainers are tired of explaining to the rest of the country. 1. The Other Portland. Portland, Oregon, got its name...

Maine · 14h

Idyllic Pursuit

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L.L.Bean’s Freeport Flagship Is Open 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year. 8 Things to Know Before You Visit the Rebuilt Store

At 3 a.m. on a Tuesday in January, the lights are on at 95 Main...

Freeport, ME · 14h

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Chick-fil-A to open 3 new restaurants in Maine

BIDDEFORD, Maine (WABI) - Chick-fil-A will open three new restaurants in Maine, adding an estimated 300 jobs, the company said. The chain plans to open locations in Biddeford, South Portland, and Auburn in early 2027. Right now, Chick-fil-A has locations in Bangor and Westbrook. Dustin Griffiths, director of Chick-fil-A real...

Biddeford, ME · 2d

Ultimate Maine

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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 · 11h

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Auburn man accused of tossing 3 pounds of cocaine during police chase

BOWDOINHAM, Maine (WGME) -- An Auburn man is facing charges after authorities say he led deputies on a high-speed chase and threw a bag containing three pounds of cocaine onto the highway. Just after midnight on Tuesday, the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office says deputies pulled over 44-year-old Lawz LePenn after...

Auburn, 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 · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Police accuse midcoast man of being drug dealer bodyguard

The man, known as Viking, is prohibited from having guns and was arrested after police found a sawed-off shotgun in a van he was riding in.

Woolwich, ME · 2d

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Coyotes spotted near Portland's Evergreen Woods

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- There have been coyotes spotted near the Evergreen Woods on Ludlow Street, according to Portland Trails. Portland Trails is urging caution to trail goers. They say if you encounter a coyote, make loud noises, wave your arms to make yourself appear bigger, and protect small children and dogs. They also urge goers not to startle wild life and give them space.

Portland, ME · 1d

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Portland Mayor Says New Amtrak Station will be Located at Site Supported by Federal Funding

The Portland City Council is set to vote late next month on relocating the Amtrak Downeaster station from Thompson’s Point to a new site near St. John Street. Portland Mayor Mark Dion says the city actually has no say in where the new train station will be located. “I...

Portland, ME · 2d

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Maine airports respond to FAA stoppage

BANGOR, ME (WABI) - All flights in the United States are grounded until further notice due to a temporary telecommunications outage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA. The agency says out of an abundance of caution all flights have been halted. Every flight has been accounted for and...

Bangor, ME · 9h

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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 2d

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75-year-old man charged with OUI after crashing into Falmouth building, police say

FALMOUTH, Maine (WGME) -- A 75-year-old Maine man was allegedly driving while under the influence when he crashed into a building in Falmouth. According to police, a vehicle driven by 75-year-old Patrick Hill of Falmouth went through a fence and crashed into a building at 125 Bucknam Road, which is connected to the backside of Bam Bam Bakery, around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

Falmouth, ME · 1d

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Lewiston church on the market for $1.5 million

LEWISTON (WGME) -- A Catholic church in Lewiston that closed last year is now on the market for $1.5 million. The Sun Journal reports that the building sits on more than four acres which includes a convent and school building. The church closed in Spring 2025 because of Lewiston's aging...

Lewiston, ME · 1d

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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

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Westbrook police say missing girl has been found safe

WESTBROOK (WGME) -- The Westbrook Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing girl. Police say Addyson Pelletier was last seen at 1:40 p.m. at the Canal School. She is believed to be on foot. Pelletier is described as 4’8,” 95 pounds, with blonde hair that...

Westbrook, ME · 8h

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A New 'Retro Lounge' Has Opened in Westbrook, Maine

A new 'retro lounge' with a nostalgic feel has opened in Westbrook, Maine, featuring games, bites, themed nights and live music

Westbrook, ME · 14h

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Portland Boxing Club gears up for big fight night

Get ready for a night of hard-hitting action as an All-Star Boxing event comes to the Portland Expo this weekend. The Portland Boxing Club is hosting the event Saturday, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the first bout scheduled for 7 p.m. Bobby Russo, owner and head trainer of...

Portland, 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 · 17h