The Asian longhorned tick, collected in Cumberland County, could pose a threat to pets, livestock and humans, officials said.
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Back Cove festival organizers to pay about $185,000 to city, parks
Payments include a $100,000 donation for Payson Park improvements, as well as $1 for every ticket sold, plus expenses, licenses and permits.
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Chair of Gorham School Committee tenders resignation
Sarah Perkins cites family needs and professional responsibilities.
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Westbrook recognizes Abenaki roots of land
The Westbrook City Council reads a land acknowledgment statement before every meeting, recognizing the history of the Indigenous peoples of the area now known as Westbrook.
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Brother says Casco man killed in Windham was a devoted father, fisherman
Erin Hayne, 33, was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle Friday in Windham.
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Biddeford voters could face reduced bond decision in November
The $26 million bond would support state-mandated sewer separation and Parks and Recreation upgrades.
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Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
Rip currents, one of the coast’s greatest dangers, account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this week.
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Great white shark spotted near Ogunquit beach
The ‘credible sighting’ of a 6- to 8-foot white shark near Little Beach on Tuesday follows a handful of similar reports at southern Maine beaches this month.
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1 year later, Brunswick residents still fear impacts of PFAS spill
State and local officials have worked to address the spill of toxic firefighting foam at the former naval air station, but residents and environmental advocates have lingering questions.
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South Portland plans to replace Pearl Street Pump Station
South Portland’s wastewater infrastructure — like many towns in the state — is in dire need of an upgrade. The resulting project could double sewer rates.