EDMUNDS — Gov. Paul LePage made a brief visit to a public boat launch at Cobscook Bay State Park on Thursday, using the opportunity to rail against the federal government for the shutdown that led to the park and a public boat launch being temporarily closed. The governor alternately suggested the state park should be […]
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Visitors determined to enjoy closed Acadia a real problem for park rangers
BAR HARBOR — Thanks to the partial government shutdown, Acadia National Park is closed. But try telling that to the crowds of people — tourists and locals alike — who took advantage of Saturday’s beautiful weather to bike on the carriage trails and hike the park’s mountains anyway. “It’s perfect weather, and there’s a zillion […]
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Portland City Council approves controversial sale of publicly owned plaza
PORTLAND — The Portland City Council decided on Monday night to sell about two-thirds of the publicly owned Congress Square Park to private developers, who wish to use the space to expand on the former Eastland Park Hotel. The deal proposal, which was amended several times during more than two hours of council deliberation Monday […]
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Tens of thousands turn out for food, fun, friends at festival
LEWISTON — Tens of thousands of people turned out for the Great Falls Balloon Festival Friday evening, but not just for the balloons. “The excitement, the food,” said Rita Dick of Auburn, as the smell of fried dough and sausages wafted over to the shady spot she shared with her in-laws. “We’ve been eating since […]
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Liberty Festival brings entertainment to the Twin Cities
LEWISTON — Thousands of people celebrated the Fourth of July at the Liberty Festival this year, braving hot, humid weather to enjoy the fireworks, food and entertainment Thursday. Vendors, bands and amusement workers had to contend with temperatures near 90 degrees. At Belly Busters Concessions in Great Falls Plaza, Bob Guptill and his crew were […]
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Tow truck operators say Portland may lose their services if the city doesn’t charge higher towing fees
PORTLAND — Drivers whose cars or trucks are towed in Portland will soon be charged more to get their vehicles back. But tow company operators say the fee hike still isn’t enough to cover their increasing costs. As a result, the wrecker drivers say, the city may find itself without enough tow trucks to call […]
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Liberty Festival brings entertainment to a steamy 4th
LEWISTON — Thousands of people celebrated the Fourth of July at the Liberty Festival, braving hot, humid weather to enjoy the fireworks, food and entertainment Thursday. Vendors, bands and amusement workers had to contend with temperatures near 90 degrees. “I feel sorry for the vendors setting up in that heat,” festival President Cathy McDonald said. […]
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Jay recreation panel to hold work day at French Falls park
JAY — The town’s Recreation Committee will hold a Community Work Day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10, at the French Falls Family Recreation Park. Volunteers are needed for several tasks from 8 a.m. to noon at the park, which is off French Falls Lane that runs beside the Knights of Columbus Hall. Among the […]