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Paris weighs Market Square safety upgrades, including $5.9 million roundabout

PARIS — A yearslong feasibility study aimed at improving vehicle and pedestrian safety in Market Square is nearing completion, including a long-term recommendation to install a roundabout at the three-way junction of Routes 26, 117 and 119.

Paris, ME · 1d
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Oxford County sheriff race unlikely to head to a recount

OXFORD COUNTY (WGME) -- A recount is unlikely in the Oxford County sheriff’s race, even though the race was decided by just 68 votes. With just over one-third of the vote, Democrat Timothy Holland, a 45-year police veteran, narrowly defeated Incumbent Republican Sheriff Christopher Wainright and Independent Justin Brown, in a tight, three-way race.

Oxford County, ME · 3d
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27,000 Acres Protected In Maine, Connecting Sunday River & Mount Abram

More than 27,000 acres of forest in Bethel, Maine are now permanently protected, and plans include developing a trail network that connects two area ski resorts: Sunday River and Mount Abram. The Conservation Fund recently announced it has protected more than 27,000 acres from development, including 11,000 acres at Chadbourne...

Bethel, ME · 2d
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Deep drought fueling White Mountains forest fire that has reached historic scale

On Thursday night, while crews from across the country battled a wildfire in the dense woods of the White Mountain National Forest, residents of nearby communities and officials with the U.S. Forest Service crowded into the Shelburne Town Hall. The blaze, which according to officials grew to a peak of...

Shelburne, NH · 3d
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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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ND Paper produces first trial roll on Rumford R12

ND Paper produced a first paper roll on the idled R12 machine at its Rumford mill in Maine on November 5, 2026, after several weeks of testing and trials. The trial marks progress towards a potential return to service. It does not establish that regular commercial production has resumed: the company has not announced the grade made during the trial or a timetable for restarting routine production.

Rumford, ME · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 21h

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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

The Maine Monitor

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Hannah Pingree says Jay shouldn’t be data center ‘testing ground’

This story appears as part of a collaborationbetween The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

Jay, ME · 2d

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$50 million investment brings upgrades to Maine state parks

CASCO, Maine (WMTW) - A $50 million investment is funding upgrades and improvements at state parks across Maine. State officials celebrated the investment Thursday at Sebago Lake State Park in Casco, where they cut the ribbon on a new day-use entrance station. The funding comes from Gov. Janet Mills’ Maine...

Maine · 21h

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Fish Bones Launches Weekend Brunch in Lewiston Auburn With a Waffle Taco

Weekend mornings just got a little more delicious in Lewiston Auburn at Fish Bones with BRUNCH!

Lewiston, ME · 2d

Maine Morning Star

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Recounts for 3 legislative races, Kennebec County commissioner seat set for next week

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that it will hold four recounts next week, three for races for Maine Legislature and one for a Kennebec County commissioner seat after several close finishes in last week’s midterm election.  First up will be Maine Senate District 18, which includes parts of Oxford, Androscoggin and Cumberland […]

Kennebec County, ME · 22h

Bangor Daily News

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North Country Associates announces transition to new operator, sale of assets to new ownership

Tide Group and Vantage Point Capital will take over much of North Country’s network of nursing homes and residential care facilities pending state approval LEWISTON — North Country Associates, one of Maine’s most trusted providers of post-acute, long-term and residential care services, announced the sale of 15 facilities that it owns or co-owns with Sandy […]

Maine · 1d

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Maine communities canceled Flock contracts, but cameras sometimes remained for months

AUBURN (WGME) -- Some Maine communities that ended contracts with Flock Safety found the company’s automated license plate reader cameras remained in place for weeks and, in one case, months, raising questions about whether the cameras could still collect or share data after local access was shut off. In...

Auburn, ME · 1d

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Failing equipment could cause Monmouth transfer station to close before budget season

MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Select Board has been told that failing equipment at the town's transfer station could force the facility to close. During the board's Oct. 28 meeting, a driver who hauls the transfer station's trailers raised concerns about the equipment's condition.

Monmouth, ME · 1d

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Lewiston/Auburn – Uplift LA to Recognize 35 Young Professionals

Uplift LA is recognizing 35 outstanding young professionals across 10 categories as part of its 10th year of the Finest Under 40 awards program. Community members have through November 16 to cast their votes and help recognize the next generation of leaders making a difference throughout Androscoggin County. Finest Under...

Androscoggin County, ME · 2d