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Maine Morning Star

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Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs

Lewiston will become the state’s largest municipality to restrict syringe service programs, after a majority of voters on Tuesday opted to pass a referendum to bring back needle exchange limits. The successful citizen initiative reinstitutes a one-for-one needle exchange, mandating that syringe service providers can’t distribute more than 20 sterile syringes per person each day. […]

Lewiston, ME · 2d

97.5 WOKQ

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Maine State Police Warn Of Oversized Load Traffic Delays

There is a chance this could affect your travel plans

South Portland, ME · 2h

Bangor Daily News

partner publisher · 28.3K followers

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Greene man faces drug charge after undercover investigation

In total, agents seized 70 grams of cocaine base and 50 grams of fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $12,000.

Greene, ME · 3h

The Cool Down

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Generator covered with a blanket to cut noise sparks fire that damages two Maine outbuildings

"The individuals reported that the generator suddenly shut down."

West Bath, ME · 8h

mainebiz.biz

Friday Food Insider: Last call for three Maine restaurants

The restaurant, which opened in May 2024 on Portland’s East End, announced the closure on Instagram with a message thanking customers, employees, vendors and the Portland community for their support over the past two years. Already a Subscriber? Log in. Get Instant Access to This Article. Subscribe to Mainebiz...

Portland, ME · 2d

mainepublic.org

North Country Associates selling 15 Maine nursing homes

Lewiston-based North Country Associates is selling 15 Maine nursing homes to New York investment firm Vantage Point Capital LLC. A separate company, Utah-based Tide Group, will operate the facilities, which employ roughly 1400 people and serve 1000 patients and residents. North Country said in a written announcement that it expects...

Maine · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

Forget Boring Grocery Runs Because These Maine Markets Make Christmas Food Shopping Feel Special

One Maine grocery stop on this list built its name on sauerkraut. Yes, the humble fermented cabbage somehow became the headliner, and I love that more than I can explain. The rest of the lineup gets just as fun. One market runs a full-service butcher counter beside rows of local goods. Another bakes fresh desserts in the middle of a harbor town, and a co-op stocks bulk spices perfect for holiday cookies.

Maine · 1d

92 Moose

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Portland, Maine, Restaurant Makes OpenTable's Top 100 List For 2026

Following years of having multiple entries, only one Portland, Maine, eatery makes OpenTable's list of best restaurants in America for 2026

Portland, ME · 2d

WGME

Portland police search for missing man with dementia

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Police are asking for help finding a missing man with dementia who wandered away from a retirement community in Portland. Police say David Darman went missing from Holiday Woods at Canco, a retirement community in Portland, on Friday. Darman is 6’1” and approximately 200 pounds, with...

Portland, ME · 2d

diyatvusa.com

Indian man sentenced to 9 years in $1.9M fraud case

PORTLAND, Maine (Diya TV) — An Indian national has received a nine-year prison sentence for his role in a multi-state fraud conspiracy that stole nearly $1.9 million from at least eight victims across five states. The scheme involved callers impersonating government officials and convincing victims to exchange their savings for gold and cash.

Portland, ME · 2d

actionnews5.com

Missing Maine teen may be heading to Memphis area, sheriff’s office warns

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Maine sheriff’s office is alerting the Mid-South after investigators say a missing teenager may be heading to the area. According to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office, 13-year-old Skylar Rowe was last seen Nov. 3 at her grandmother’s home in Turner, Maine. Deputies believe she may be traveling to the Memphis area with her mother, Kasey Rowe, or an adult male identified as Michael Rias.

Memphis, TN · 2d

wabi.tv

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine is heading back to England. As part of their 50th Anniversary celebration, they will return to Buxton, England, to perform at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. The group’s association with the festival goes way back to 1994, when...

Buxton, ME · 2d

WPFO

Housing experts say Maine should focus on making building easier

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine is facing a housing shortage, as home and rent prices continue to rise at an alarming rate. Experts say the solution to both problems is to make building easier. Housing advocacy group Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says Portland saw just 7 percent housing growth, but a...

Maine · 2d

WGME

Windham-Raymond School Board vote against naming school after children's advocate

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Windham's new middle school will not be named after a long-time child advocate in Maine. Wednesday night, the Windham-Raymond School Board voted against naming the school after Bill Diamond. They instead approved the name Windham-Raymond Middle School. Diamond, who died last year at 80, represented both Windham...

Windham, ME · 2d

Yahoo!

Sabattus rallies to rebuild community trust with new police chief and volunteer network

Sabattus has seen frequent changes in their town hall and in their police department over the past couple of years. Now, a new effort is rebuilding trust and helping the town's 5,500 residents move forward. A new community-led network is bringing resources together to support people in need as winter...

Sabattus, ME · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

6 Maine Bakeries Where You Can Skip The Thanksgiving Baking Without Sacrificing Dessert

One Maine pie stand runs on the honor system. You pick out a homemade fruit pie, drop your cash in a box, and head home with dessert handled. I love that kind of trust. Another spot on this list sits on a quiet coastal road and sells wild blueberry pies with buttery, flaky crusts. A third has been turning out old-school cakes and pastries long enough to earn a reputation as an enduring local favorite.

Maine · 2d

WGME

Falmouth residents to discuss the future of CMP's controversial infrastructure plan

FALMOUTH (WGME) -- Greater Portland residents will gather tonight to learn more about Central Maine Power's proposed infrastructure upgrade plan. Opponents of the project say it could disrupt their daily lives, but CMP says the upgrade is necessary to meet growing demand and replace aging equipment. Some of the changes...

Falmouth, ME · 2d

bowdoinorient.com

Professor Vladimir Douhovnikoff talks future of the Brunswick Dam

On Thursday, Associate Professor of Biology Vladimir Douhovnikoff and science chair of FreeTheAndro gave a talk in the Main Lounge of Moulton Union entitled “Androscoggin For All: Managing the Brunswick Dam to Better Serve the Common Good.” The talk was sponsored by the Association of Bowdoin Friends and occurred as the Brunswick Dam’s fifty year operating license is up for renewal.

Brunswick, ME · 2d

WPFO

Arborists say winter tree inspections can help prevent storm damage at home

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The unpredictability of winter can put a lot of stress on the trees around your home. This can lead to falling trees and branches, potentially causing damage. “The call volume ramps up this time of year. I think a lot of people try and be proactive before...

Portland, ME · 1d

Yahoo!

Anime aficionados assemble for AniMaine 2026

Anime fans, cosplayers, and artists are gathering in South Portland this weekend for AniMaine 2026, a three-day celebration of animation, gaming, and Japanese pop culture. The convention kicked off Friday at the Best Western Merry Manor on Main Street and runs through Sunday. This year's event has a Western theme,...

South Portland, ME · 1d