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2026 New England Holiday Gift Guide
As the calendar unwinds and the holiday season is upon us, it’s time to check the list for gifts to share with our loved ones. Do you often find that once the pressure is on, the ideas are harder and harder to come by? Make it easy this year with our collection of holiday gift guide ideas that bring home a taste of New England and are sure to delight.
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Voter guide for the Maine 2026 General Election
On November 3, Maine voters will head to the polls to elect a new governor, a United States. senator, United States representatives, members of the state legislature and municipal officials. With control of Congress at stake and Governor Janet Mills having reached the consecutive term limit, this year’s midterm elections will shape Maine’s political representation at the local, state and federal levels.
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Lawsuit claims military prototype overstaying storage contract in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- A boat that looks more like a spaceship is sitting in a Portland boatyard along Commercial Street, and now the boatyard is suing its owners for tens of thousands of dollars. According to court documents, the vessel, known as the MV Ghost, is a 68-foot-long prototype...
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Maine’s housing shortage will be the focus of upcoming Portland conference
The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition will bring together housing industry leaders, researchers, advocates, policymakers, philanthropists and community members on Nov. 9 for its annual conference. “Housing is the single biggest burden facing Maine’s families and working people today,” said Laura Mitchell, executive director of the coalition. “As rents soar and...
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Rumford homeowners brace for possible 30 percent increase in property taxes
RUMFORD (WGME) – Homeowners in Rumford are bracing for what's expected to be a 30 percent increase in their property taxes. Some older homeowners on fixed incomes are urging town leaders to cut the city's budget instead. "I think they better cut back on everything,” Rumford homeowner Jean DeSalle...
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Maine's Halloween weather: From snowstorms to 80-degree highs
What was Portland's highest Halloween temperature since 1940?. From snowstorms to a record 80-degree day, Maine’s Halloween weather history has had plenty of tricks. October often brings big temperature swings, heavy rain, strong winds and, sometimes, snow. That can make Halloween weather tricky in Maine, where many activities take...
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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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Wiscasset Planning Board Approves Extension of Commercial District
The Wiscasset Planning Board approved zoning ordinance changes to align with state legislation seeking to increase affordable housing at its Monday, Oct. 26 meeting. Wiscasset residents would ultimately decide whether to approve the changes before they go into effect. Proposed changes include an expansion of the Village 1 district to...