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These Maine towns flipped for Troy Jackson

Here are 45 communities that voted for Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in 2020 but favored Democrat Troy Jackson.

Maine · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

We Ranked 6 Of Southern Maine’s Best Steakhouses And One Stood Above The Rest

One steakhouse on this list melts blue cheese garlic butter right over the top of its steaks. I read that once and could not stop thinking about it. Butter and blue cheese, together, on beef? Somebody deserves a medal. The surprises keep coming. One spot cooks over wood fire with an Argentinian spirit. Another turns its milkshakes into giant, shareable desserts made with artisan gelato.

Maine · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

5 Rules That Decide Who Gets Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit

Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit doesn’t pay anything until your property tax tops 4% of your income. Whether you own or rent, other details decide whether you qualify, too. Here are the rules that decide who gets Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit. Note: This is general information,...

Maine · 1d

decorhint.com

This Maine Farm Is Turning 14 Acres Into A Massive Winter Wonderland This November

Somebody built a glowing clipper ship by hand in a farm barn, and I need everyone to calm down and admire the right part. The ship is big, sure. I’m going to be picky about this, though. Size alone doesn’t win me over. The credit goes to the artisan...

Maine · 1d

Bangor Daily News

More than blue wave swept away Susan Collins

“Collins was an institutionalist when Trump was tearing down the very institutions of government.”

Maine · 20h

Bangor Daily News

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Democrat upsets a lightning-rod western Maine sheriff by 68 votes

A recount is likely in the race that looks set to usher in Democrat Timothy Holland, a school resource officer and 45-year police veteran, as sheriff.

Oxford County, ME · 2d

The US Sun

Clothing chain ‘far better than Kohl’s and TJ Maxx’ confirms November date for new store – & ‘it has the best prices’

A CLOTHING store that one shopper raved was “far better than Kohl’s and TJ Maxx” has revealed an opening date for a new store. The discount retailer is set to open a new Maine location in just weeks. Cut price clothing chain Label Shopper is set to...

Rumford, ME · 10h

Bangor Daily News

Gorham elects Maine’s 1st openly nonbinary state lawmaker

Seven Siegel, a Gorham town councilor, won 3,229 votes to serve Maine House District 109.

Gorham, ME · 2d

The Maine Monitor

Why Paul LePage’s likely victory in Maine’s 2nd District still needs a ranked-choice count

While there is little doubt that Paul LePage is going to be the next U.S. Representative for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, there is going to be a delay in the final results.

Maine · 1d

seacoastoldies.com

Rolling Thunder Picks Up Wreath Laying Tradition

Local veterans’ groups have cut ties with controversial non-profit Wreaths Across America and are planning to scale back the annual pre-Christmas wreath-laying ceremony. The Southern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, which has hosted the annual event, and Rolling Thunder Maine Chapter 1, which raises funds for the event, say they could no longer afford the affiliation. Last year, it cost more than $78,400 to lay wreaths for all 2,800 graves, according to Linwood Dall, member of the cemetery board. The cost would have been higher this year since the cemetery has expanded to 3,300 graves.

Maine · 1d

The Maine Monitor

These Maine towns still count ballots by hand

Shortly after the polls closed on election night, the town clerk of Cranberry Isles, Ben Sumner, and two volunteers, Barbara Meyers and Beverly Sanborn, began counting the island’s ballots by hand.

Cranberry Isles, ME · 2d

The Maine Monitor

Tiny towns in Maine are holding up results in key races

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for Americacorps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers.

Maine · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

This Spectacular Maine Trail System Has Miles Of Forest Paths, Waterfront Views, And Smooth Rides Cyclists Can’t Stop Talking About

Free mountain bikes, helmets included, waiting for you at a trailhead in the woods. You just leave a donation.That alone made me sit up.Then it gets better. The trails are made of smooth crusher dust, and they follow a wild river for miles. Two warming huts with wood-burning stoves sit...

Stacyville, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

Maine’s most popular game bird is declining in other states. Why is it thriving here?

"Ideal habitat precisely describes Maine’s working forest. We have young trees and abundant bugs."

Maine · 20h

Bangor Daily News

Hannah Pingree taps former Republican and tribal leader to build her Cabinet

Roger Katz and Maulian Bryant will lead a volunteer Transition Committee whose full membership will be announced in the coming days.

Maine · 2d

The Maine Monitor

8 more Maine towns adopt data center bans in lopsided elections

Maine · 2d

mainepublic.org