Several communities in southern and central Maine have also announced parking bans and early closures. Forecasters say anywhere from 1-2 inches to 5 inches could fall by Wednesday morning.
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Tractor Supply is coming to Turner. But first, the soil has to settle.
The store on Route 4 is estimated to open in 2027, allowing a year or so for the soil to stabilize before construction begins.
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In split vote, Auburn councilors move forward with Flock camera funding
Most residents just recently learned the city has been using the license-plate-reading cameras since 2025, prompting some public pushback over their use and city transparency.
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Lots of music in Lewiston, Bethel and Farmington, and more | Get out
Highlights of things to do in the next week in the area.
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UMaine taps into satellite data to help oyster farmers
A free online dashboard uses the information to help Maine oyster farmers predict time to market.
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Lewiston’s new Saint Dom’s plans graduation for class that couldn’t graduate
If the high school planned for Lewiston’s Peck Center meets its fundraising goal in a few weeks, its first event this spring will be a graduation.
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How a change to net energy billing could cost a few Mainers tens of thousands
A ‘drafting error’ in a 2025 law could force dozens of residents to forfeit investments in community solar. Lawmakers are working on a fix.
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Ogunquit restaurateurs aim to make their town a dining destination
A new generation of restaurant owners wants the town’s best food to be on par with Portland or Boston.
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See Tuesday morning’s Blood Moon total lunar eclipse over Portland’s skyline
Photographer Derek Davis joined a couple dozen people at Bug Light Park in South Portland in the early hours Tuesday.
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Angola’s national dish, Muamba chicken stew, becomes a lifeline for new Mainers
You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.