As part of its year-long theme, “The Land and its People,” Pejepscot History Center’s fifth Joshua Chamberlain Legacy Lecture examines the havoc war wreaks on the natural world. The talk is at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Dutchman’s event venue in Fort Andross, Brunswick. University of Georgia environmental historian Brian Allen Drake, editor of […]
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Trout Unlimited to discuss trolling at Topsham meeting
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a public meeting and presentation on “Trolling for Maine’s Trout & Salmon: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Sea Dog Brewing, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island in Topsham. Trolling Maine’s ponds and lakes is a traditional and effective way to […]
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Gray communications director embraces integration of AI into town functions
Kyle Hadyniak says Gray has successfully implemented generative AI as a companion, not a replacement, to human workers.
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Conflict prompts Hancock County DA to hand off elections case against Maine lawmaker
Authorities have released few details on the complaint against Rep. Nina Milliken, a Blue Hill Democrat who is charged with attempting to influence another person’s decision during an April election.
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With moratorium looming, Portland Planning Board declines to take up Live Nation’s concert venue proposal
The controversial project is on hold until March.
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Falmouth Land Trust works to quell invasive plant takeover at new preserve
As it opens River’s Edge Preserve to the public, the land trust is embarking on a battle with the bittersweet vines threatening the 24 acres.
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Gov. Mills, weighing Senate run, declines to criticize Susan Collins
Mills fielded questions during public events in Kennebec County that could easily have been mistaken for a campaign swing.
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Central Maine Power Co. taps longtime VP as new president
Linda Ball had worked as the utility’s vice president of customer service since 2019.
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Founders Park project in Wells moves into fundraising phase | Column
The open-air pavilion, similar to Kennebunk’s Waterhouse Center, will be located on Route 109 between Town Hall and Wells Elementary School.
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Portland chef is one of Food & Wine’s 10 best new chefs for 2025
Jordan Rubin of Mr. Tuna is the first Maine chef to be named to the magazine’s list in 11 years.