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Bangor Daily News

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Upstream pig poop stymies Maine town’s desire to reopen polluted clam flat

Residents believe the shores could be at least seasonally opened if the pig waste can be contained.

Brooklin, ME · 3d

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 · 1d

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Two Maine towns are terminating their contract with Delta Ambulance

FAIRFIELD -- Fairfield and Benton are moving away from private ambulance services and will be changing to a town-operated service early next year. The non-profit Delta Ambulance has been serving communities in central Maine for over 5 decades, filling in the gaps left by municipal services. However, the towns of...

Fairfield, ME · 4d

Ultimate Maine

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Maine Lands In Top 10 Most Charitable States In America

What is your favorite charity to support?

Maine · 11h

wabi.tv

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Bedbugs discovery closes Medomak Middle School for days

WALDOBORO, Maine (WABI) - Medomak Middle School in Waldoboro is moving to remote learning for several days after multiple bedbugs were discovered at the school. In the letter, RSU 40 Superintendent Daniel Welch said that the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution,” and announced that the school would be arranging professional treatment to target the bugs.

Waldoboro, ME · 3d

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Bedbugs force Maine middle school to close for four days

Medomak Middle School in Waldoboro, Maine, is closed for four days after bedbugs were found in the building, according to NBC affiliate News Center Maine. In a letter the district sent to parents, RSU 40 Superintendent Daniel Welch wrote that "several" bugs were found Wednesday. He said there is no sign of an infestation, but the district is bringing in professionals to treat the entire school as a precaution.

Waldoboro, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Voters in 8 Maine towns approved measures capping or freezing mobile home lot rents

Residents have faced drastic increases as more out-of-state corporations have purchased Maine mobile home parks.

Maine · 3d

Maine Morning Star

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Several Maine towns approve data center moratoriums on local ballots

After Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a temporary statewide data center moratorium earlier this year, voters in several Maine towns approved local ordinances this week.  Voters in Peru, a town in Oxford County, approved a 180-day moratorium on data center development and permitting. The local ballot question received 578 votes in support and 182 against, according […]

Maine · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

According to the settlement, erosion control measures at Overlook Solar Partner's 5 megawatt solar site failed in 2022.

Maine · 1d

WPFO

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Ranked-choice voting tabulation begins in Maine's 2nd District race

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- The ranked-choice voting tabulation process began on Monday in the race for Maine’s Second Congressional District despite Democrat Matt Dunlap conceding to Republican Paul LePage. The process got underway at 10 a.m. at the Maine Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Augusta. The Secretary of...

Maine · 13h

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Hallowell police chief says he can’t recommend Quarry Tap Room liquor license renewal

HALLOWELL, Maine (WABI) - Hallowell Police Chief Zachary Kindelan said he cannot, in good faith, recommend the renewal of the Quarry Tap Room’s liquor license ahead of a public hearing. Chief cites concerns about operations. Kindelan said he does not want to see the Quarry Tap Room close, but...

Hallowell, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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Box of Maine rallies community to send 1,000 care packages to deployed Maine troops

Third annual Veterans Day Packout brings veterans, families and local businesses together for a mission that needs community support. BREWER — Box of Maine is calling on local businesses and communities across Maine to help accomplish its largest military care package mission yet: packing and sending 1,000 boxes filled with Maine-made products to deployed service […]

Maine · 3h

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Characters of the County: John Blodgett Serves His Town and Country

When John Blodgett enlisted in the Marine Corps during his senior year at Medomak Valley High School in 1983, before he was even 18, he did not expect to be in the service for the next 21 years. In fact, up to a few months before he enlisted, Blodgett did not really know what the Marines were, let alone plan to become one.

Lincoln County, ME · 20h

mooseheadnews.com

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Discovering Holiday Magic: The 2026 Festival of Trees Guide

Get ready for a magical winter wonderland experience right here in Maine. The Festival of Trees Maine is an event […]. Get ready for a magical winter wonderland experience right here in Maine. The Festival of Trees Maine is an event that promises festive fun for all ages. The...

Maine · 1d

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Gov. Mills, Governor-Elect Hannah Pingree Meet in Augusta to Discuss Transition

AUGUSTA, Maine — Governor-elect Hannah Pingree met with outgoing Governor Janet Mills on Friday at the State House and the Blaine House to begin planning the upcoming transition of power, tackling a range of pressing fiscal challenges and legislative priorities ahead of her inauguration. Pingree will serve as Maine’s...

Maine · 2d

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The Maine Running Hall of Fame inducts its class of 2026 and recognizes a Bangor race

AUGUSTA -- Runners from across the state were honored as trailblazers for the sport in Augusta on Sunday, well past the finish line. For nearly forty years the Maine Running Hall of Fame has been recognizing current and former athletes and coaches, who have had an impact on the sport.

Bangor, ME · 22h

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Damariscotta and Newcastle Approve Interlocal Public Works Agreement

Damariscotta and Newcastle residents approved an interlocal agreement between the towns for a potential shared public work department at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Damariscotta passed the article 1,018-285 and Newcastle passed it 989-308. In addition to the acceptance of the interlocal agreement, voters also approved the following article...

Damariscotta, ME · 1d

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 · 7h

Bangor Daily News

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Developer revives data center plan for old Maine paper mill

The developer plans to file a site location permit and an air emission license application with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Maine · 7h

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 · 3d