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‘Taking on a new life’: Day care to open at former China Dine-ah
The barroom that once housed live music and late-night parties has swapped barstools for playpens as a former staple of central Maine’s food scene finds new life.
Update: Jay police locate missing teen
Dakota Dow has been missing since Thursday night, according to police.
Kittery man pleads not guilty to charges related to Jan. 6 attack
Lincoln Deming is accused of helping rioters overtake the West Plaza and entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
New England Teamsters picket on behalf of United Ambulance amid contract negotiations
Teamsters Local 340 rolled in trucks and affiliated members Thursday to bring attention to contract negotiations with United Ambulance that union representatives feel has reached a stalemate.
Proposed Androscoggin County budget would raise county taxes 15%
Salaries, jail overcrowding and replenishing the reserve accounts contribute to the increase.
Wilton approves using Town Office parking lot to clean, drain and dry boats
State law requires the practice to prevent introduction of invasive species.
Andover residents approve $3 million loan to cover 2023 road, bridge damage
FEMA has not yet reimbursed the town for washouts from major rainstorms.
Bath Iron Works starts work on latest warship
The Bath shipyard marked the beginning of fabrication for the future USS Richard G. Lugar on Wednesday.
4-foot tall Eagle to be installed Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston
The hand-carved mahogany piece is a gift from artisan Matthew Carr and the Eagles for Veterans project.