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Bangor Daily News

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Massachusetts company buys two Waldo County campgrounds

The two campgrounds, located in Belfast and Searsport, sold for a total of $2.5 million, according to real estate documents.

Waldo County, ME · 1d

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 · 3d

wheninyourstate.com

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This Maine mountain has a 100-year-old tower and a view that inspired a famous poem

Camden Hills State Park spreads across about 5,500 acres in Midcoast Maine, just north of Camden, and Mount Battie is its crown. The summit rises nearly 800 feet, and from there the wooded slopes drop straight to Penobscot Bay. You can see the harbor, a scatter of islands, and on a clear day, Cadillac Mountain far off in Acadia.

Camden, ME · 1d
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Bangor Daily News

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Camden to remove street paid parking kiosks in wake of voter poll

Camden Public Works will soon be removing the paid parking kiosks from streets downtown and storing them at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Camden, ME · 12h

Ultimate Maine

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Maine Lands In Top 10 Most Charitable States In America

What is your favorite charity to support?

Maine · 2d

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

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 · 1d

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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

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Wreath-making workshop welcomes all in Searsmont

Georges River Land Trust is inviting community members to get into the holiday spirit with two free wreath-making workshops at Gibson Preserve in December. The annual event will take place Wednesday, Dec. 2, from noon to 3 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to the organization.

Searsmont, ME · 16h

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From an 11-hour drive from Pennsylvania to soggy trails close to home, volunteers came together to care for the national park during its 34th annual Take Pride in Acadia Day.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Open Table MDI. BAR HARBOR—There are easier ways to spend a Saturday morning than standing in a cold Maine rainstorm with a rake in your hands and there are certainly easier ways to spend that Saturday rather than driving 11 hours from Pennsylvania.

Bar Harbor, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Ellsworth City Council recount delayed by Maine’s 2nd District race ranked-choice runoff

The state ballots are needed for the recount to make sure no municipal ballots were misplaced among them.

Ellsworth, ME · 1d

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Ellsworth's Del Luce Stadium Track To Stay Closed Until July 2027 At The Earliest

Ellsworth's Del Luce Stadium and track are closed until at least July 2027. A sinkhole set repairs back, and the new soccer field grass needs a full growing season before Fall 2027.

Ellsworth, 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

The Maine Monitor

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Waldo County tackles deferred upgrades, rising costs in $14.8 million budget draft for 2027

BELFAST — Nearly a year after public outrage derailed Waldo County’s proposed 36 percent budget increase, county officials are still grappling with the financial fallout as they draft their next spending plan.

Waldo County, 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 · 17h

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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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Hampden Planning Board approves wastewater system expansion at Pine Tree Landfill

HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - The Hampden Planning Board voted Tuesday night to approve a request to expand a wastewater management system at the Pine Tree Landfill. New England Waste Systems of Maine, a subsidiary of Casella Waste Management, made the request as part of a broader effort to expand the state-owned Juniper Ridge Landfill in West Old Town.

Hampden, ME · 1d

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CD-2 ranked-choice tabulation continues, triggers pause in Ellsworth City Council recount

STATEWIDE/ELLLSWORTH -- The ranked-choice voting tabulation for the Congressional District Two race continued Tuesday in Augusta. It got Monday morning underway. Staff there worked all day Tuesday. We're told they have gotten through all the write-in ballots. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has predicted that they will know official results...

Ellsworth, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Brewer considers changes to data center rules

The city said it isn’t currently negotiating with any data center developers and that the amendments would help evaluate future proposals.

Brewer, ME · 1d

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 · 1d