2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (657+ words) An Ogunquitat, Maine family has faced a $950 fine for their two six-foot-tall metal rooster statues, according to local reports. They still aren’t taking them down — and their community is rallying around them to help keep the statues up. “Some penalties…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (629+ words) Bangor, Maine, is weighing proposed ordinance changes after historic property owners raised concerns about repair costs, material choices, and delays on older homes. The changes would affect owners who need approval before altering the exterior appearance of homes and buildings…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1211+ words) (The Center Square) - Voters in Maine will head to the polls Tuesday in high profile primary races that could help determine control of Congress. The races have garnered national attention due to controversies surrounding candidates and for outcomes that are…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (251+ words) Rockland's downtown area is nicely compact, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance of each other. The city's layout centers on Main Street, a straightforward corridor that keeps nearly everything within reach. This type of layout is…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (357+ words) Maine’s housing market is cooked, and not in a fresh lobster kind of way. The state that once offered some of the most affordable coastal real estate on the East Coast has quietly transformed into one of the hottest housing…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (257+ words) Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner hit back hard against major national news outlets on Sunday, accusing The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal of “journalistic malpractice” following reports detailing allegations of inappropriate text messages. Platner addressed the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1720+ words) Maine’s wild blueberry industry is facing one of its toughest years in decades after a perfect storm of drought, poor pollination and rising production costs wiped out an estimated $28 million in farmers’ income (1). The state typically produces 99% of America’s wild…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (187+ words) Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (266+ words) A dish of baked potting soil was accidentally served as dessert during a community charity event at a Maine high school last week. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the annual Empty Bowl Supper at Medomak Valley High School, a…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (324+ words) Senator John Fetterman didn’t hold back on Thursday after Maine Governor Janet Mills abruptly exited the U.S. Senate race, leaving controversial progressive Graham Platner as the primary challenger to Republican Senator Susan Collins. Mills suspended her campaign earlier in the…...