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Opinion: Maine elections are secure
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (462+ words) William A. Lee III is an attorney representing a number of municipalities, the former chair of the Maine Ethics Commission and a retired adjunct professor in government and administrative science at Colby College. Last year, there was a Republican claim that…...
Recent surge in Maine shark sightings don’t phase midcoast beachgoers
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (1180+ words) Jenny Richardson-Rossbach and her family moved to Thomaston five years ago from a place she describes as “super, super sharky”: Monterey Bay, California. She wasn’t expecting to see many in her new state, she said Wednesday at Lincolnville Beach as…...
Bangor denies there are any Flock cameras in city as complaints mount
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (494+ words) Bangor is fielding multiple complaints about automatic license plate reading cameras in the city, even though officials deny there are any. The city has had numerous complaints about its alleged use of automatic license plate reading cameras and had an…...
This Maine Ice Cream Stand Is A Summer Tradition You'll Love
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1518+ words) I planned to stop for one scoop, which was adorable optimism on my part. This beloved Maine creamery quickly turned a simple dessert break into the highlight of my afternoon. The ice cream is made in-house, and the menu includes…...
Housing for homeless in Bangor moving forward despite push back
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (981+ words) A 30-unit permanent supportive housing facility for homeless residents is moving forward after Bangor City Council approved a property tax reimbursement Monday that will help the project overcome a funding gap. Under the approved tax increment financing district, or TIF…...
Maine Sports Commission awards more than $25,000 to nine Maine sporting events
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (396+ words) Grants will support marketing efforts designed to expand audiences, increase visitor spending and strengthen events statewide PORTLAND – The Maine Sports Commission has awarded $26,138 through its Spring 2026 Event Support Grant Program to nine sporting events taking place across six regions of…...
Federal report says firefighting tactics at Maine lumber mill explosion aided the blast
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (580+ words) The silo then blasted skyward like a rocket as flames and a shock wave from the explosion hurled workers and firefighters away. The firefighters didn’t know, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health wrote this month, that the silo…...
Maine closes 3 Reid State Park beaches for swimming after shark sightings near shore
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (322+ words) Three beaches at Maine's Reid State Park were closed to swimmers after repeated shark sightings near shore, turning a popular summer destination into a reminder of how quickly ocean recreation can change when wildlife moves close to people. Officials have…...
This Popular Maine Country Market Serves Incredible Homemade Sandwiches
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (1467+ words) A great sandwich can rescue a road trip faster than a full tank of gas. I stopped at this small downtown market expecting a quick bite, then spent far too long studying the candy shelves like they held the answers…...
$20.4M Historic Preservation of Maine’s First State Mental Health Institute Enters Final Phase
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (684+ words) A project to preserve the Stone Building in Augusta, Maine, which housed a mental health institute, is entering its final phase of construction. The facility comprises of six connected structures, collectively covering 262,000 sq ft in the state’s East Campus Historic…...