About 25 people attended a meeting with law enforcement and corrections officials Thursday to discuss an apparent uptick in crime committed by a small group of minors.
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Maine lawmakers target Trump policies, AI and more ahead of next session
The 250-plus emergency bills submitted range from making the potato the state vegetable to addressing federal health care cuts.
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They heard The Thirsty Pig was haunted. So they spent the night there. | Column
Two local musicians wanted to promote their Halloween event at the Portland bar — and witness the phenomena themselves.
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Pumpkin boat regatta highlights annual festival in Damariscotta
The town’s Pumpkinfest draws crowds for the giant carved-out pumpkins racing down the river and other gourd-related events over the holiday weekend.
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When Maine day care centers stay quiet about abuse and neglect within their walls
Two cases show the difficulty of holding day cares accountable when they are responsible for reporting themselves.
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At Unity farm, goats star on Open Creamery Day
Honey Wilde Farm was one of several creameries that opened its doors Sunday for the Maine Cheese Guild’s annual Open Creamery Day.
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Storm to bring wind, rain to southern Maine and coast
Winds could reach 40 mph along the coast, with up to 1.5 inches of rain.
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Otisfield elects Bedell to Select Board
Brendan Bedell will serve out the term of longtime member Lenny Adler, who passed away in July.
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With less vibrant colors, fall foliage still draws tourists to Boothbay
Despite a lack of reds and oranges on the trees this weekend, Boothbay’s Fall Foliage Festival still saw plenty of visitors.
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Clean drinking water might be coming to Passamaquoddy reservation. There’s still trust to be built
Residents of Sipayik have endured discolored water and dangerous contaminants for decades.