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Massive new mural brings color to downtown Westbrook
A massive new mural is bringing a splash of color to downtown Westbrook. The 85-foot-long artwork stretches along Martini Lane on the exterior wall of Istanbul Restaurant and Bakery, according to a press release. Discover Downtown Westbrook unveiled the mural Wednesday as part of an ongoing effort to improve the...
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Nonprofit to build family resource hub in downtown Portland
A community services nonprofit is building a family resource hub in downtown Portland that will offer childcare, early education and affordable housing. The new Youth and Family Outreach facility at 331 Cumberland Avenue will nearly double its childcare capacity to serve 110 children and add 48 affordable homes to downtown.
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Urban legend claims 2 buildings are haunted on USM's Gorham campus
GORHAM (WGME) -- Students at the University of Southern Maine might be getting their fill of ghost stories right now, whether they want them or not. An urban legend claims that two buildings on the Gorham campus, the Robie-Andrews Residence Hall and Corthell Hall, are haunted. Students and staff over...
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The Maine Monitor
Farmington Select Board votes to hold housing meetings, accepts more than $217,000 in police grants
FARMINGTON — The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to hold a series of public housing meetings, partnering with a regional nonprofit to assess local needs and guide future development.
The Maine Monitor
Maine banned cellphones in schools to help teens focus and connect. Teachers and students say it’s working
Jonathan Bisson walked through the double doors at Brunswick High School for his first day of the academic year in August. As a senior, the hallways felt familiar — except for a white, rectangular box by the door of his first class.
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House candidate wants to help young people stay in Harpswell
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Braeden Webber is challenging current state Rep. Cheryl Golek to represent Harpswell and eastern Brunswick as a Republican. He lives on Great Island and works at the Safe Harbor Great Island boatyard while also going to college and helping his grandfather operate the Webber & Sons lobster wharf. He spoke to the Anchor on the phone. The interview has been edited for clarity and length.
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Harpswell seeks public input on Mitchell Field’s future
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Harpswell officials are planning a new round of public meetings to help determine the future of George J. Mitchell Field, including the fate of two remaining buildings and the development of a new long-term plan for the town-owned waterfront property. The plan comes as...