One is in Deer Isle, the other in Rockland.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Gov. Mills mum on reports that she is interviewing staff for a Senate campaign
During a visit to Sanford on Wednesday, the governor again said that she is ‘seriously considering’ a run for U.S. Senate, but did not address media reports from Washington, D.C., that she is interviewing for staff.
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Portland Rugby Club will finally have a home — in Scarborough
Southern Maine’s first dedicated rugby pitch should be playable by next spring.
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Cape Elizabeth prepares to combat climate change
After two years of studies, workshops and surveys, the Town Council approved a climate action plan.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bette Davis’ former home in Cape Elizabeth sells for $13.4M
The purchase of the nearly 8-acre property — which features a 7,600-square-foot home, a guest house and almost a quarter-mile of ocean frontage — is Maine’s priciest home sale in at least a decade, according to a broker.
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Main Street improvements considered for Kennebunk
Town officials have begun working on a redesign of downtown to make it safer and more accessible for cars and pedestrians.
Posted inFood, Local & State
‘Somebody Feed Phil’ star delivers unabashed kindness to Portland
Duckfat, Len Libby and Palace Diner got shout-outs from the creator of the sitcom ‘Everybody Loves Raymond.’
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New town office question is back on the ballot in Kennebunkport
After the proposal for a new office failed at the polls in 2023, voters will have the opportunity to approve a new location.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Do forests cover nearly 90% of Maine land? | Fact brief
Maine boasts the highest percentage of forest coverage of any U.S. state.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Lewiston-Auburn-Portland commuter bus sees record ridership this summer
The LAP is in the second year of a two-year pilot project.