Union River Telephone Co. sent calls from some Hancock and Washington county residents to an administrative line at the dispatch center. It is unclear whether it delayed responses to emergencies.
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Back Cove Festival contract sent to Portland City Council, despite concerns
After several weeks of negotiations to address concerns about transparency and community impact, the Housing and Economic Development Committee advanced an agreement that would extend the Payson Park festival through 2028.
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Portland’s Allagash Brewing wins big, again, at the Great American Beer Festival
The brewery took home top honors in its category for the third time.
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Maine’s first large-scale AI data center planned for Aroostook County
The data center at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone will use Canadian hydropower and could open within 6 months.
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New brewery opening in Milo in former Bissell location
The brewery’s tap room will also showcase beer, wine and spirits from around the Maine Highlands region.
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Halloween candy prices are up in Maine
A punishing cocoa season has pushed chocolate prices up, leaving some Mainers to choose between spending more or skipping out on ‘the good stuff.’
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Aldi delays opening of Portland store to early 2026
The discount grocery chain known for coin-operated shopping carts and fan favorite food options has announced plans to hire 15-20 people.
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Minibar scheduled to open Thursday on Marginal Way in Portland
The sports bar and restaurant features an 18-hole indoor mini golf course.
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The case for Wabanaki land return in Maine outlined in new report
The Maine Center for Economic Policy says the state should pay for the return, or offer co-management, of state land due to uncompensated theft.
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Portland Jetport not showing video that blames shutdown on Democrats
Several major U.S. airports have declined to display the video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem because of its partisan content, according to local authorities.