Dozens of Maine veterans and veterans advocates shared their concerns and ideas to improve life for former members of the armed services with Sen. Angus King Monday, days after the lawmaker announced he would be joining the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
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Maine births ticked up in 2021 but still lag far behind national average
Maine’s fertility rate rose 1.4% in 2021 after a steep drop during the first year of the pandemic, but the state still ranks near the back of the pack nationally.
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Small Midcoast farms reluctantly hike egg prices for the first time in years, but not for same reason as big farms
National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.
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Brunswick celebrates ‘rockstar’ poet after pandemic hiatus
Brunswick’s annual Longfellow Days returns in February after a 2-year hiatus, offering locals the chance to celebrate one of the Midcoast’s most influential figures and to enjoy contemporary poetry.
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Retired Cumberland County Sheriff ‘Wes’ Ridlon dies
Wesley Wallace Ridlon was named Parade Magazine’s Policeman of the Year in 1972 and became Cumberland County’s 48th sheriff in 1990.
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Pending sale of 25-unit Topsham apartment complex would weaken affordability restrictions
Twenty-five apartments in Topsham could soon lose some of their affordability requirements, vexing affordable housing advocates who say the government should do more to keep those restrictions in place.
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Sports domes in Topsham, Orono collapse under weight of snow, ice
Directors of the Topsham indoor sports facility say snow and rain caused the collapse and the inflatable structure is “irreparable.”
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First Mainer to compete in Junior Iditarod prepares for challenging Alaskan terrain
Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman traveled across the country with her 13 sled dogs in advance to prepare for their upcoming February races.
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L.L. Bean announces $50 million upgrades to Freeport campus
The company announced plans Wednesday for a makeover of its flagship store and campus in Freeport.
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Careful what you wish for: Snow removal industry overwhelmed by string of storms
After a mild December, snowplowing businesses were anxious to get back to work and make some money — until icy storm conditions sent trucks into ditches and delayed scheduled snow removal for customers.