Westbrook free Thanksgiving meal – Saturday, Nov. 15, 4:30 to 6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Traditional meal with desserts. Children’s menu available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided […]
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Casco Open Space Commission invites ideas
The commission held an open house to gather feedback from residents about improving and expanding the town’s open spaces like parks and trails, hoping to present its plan next year.
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Here are 5 things to do when you visit Ogunquit
Shanlee Linney has recommendations to see the town by land and by sea.
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Delta Ambulance to keep paramedic coverage in central Maine
Town officials are worried that a proposed change would leave residents short of services in an emergency.
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Maine winter looking meh, forecasters say
The National Weather Service is forecasting average temperatures and slightly below average precipitation.
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13 Maine sports bars where you can catch the big game
Find places to watch with friends and have a beer and a bite in Portland, Falmouth, Brunswick, Lewiston-Auburn, Waterville and Winslow.
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Shutdown end in sight as Maine’s King helps break stalemate
Maine Sen. Angus King and both of New Hampshire’s senators agreed to legislation that would reopen the government with the promise of a vote on expiring health care subsidies. Two other Democrats joined them, the minimum needed.
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Maine judge finds DA’s office acted in ‘bad faith’ as prosecutors buckle under high caseloads
Three recent examples show how cases can languish or prompt sanctions when prosecutors fail to to turn over discovery.
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States balk at Trump administration demand to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
In Maine, Gov. Janet Mills’ office said Sunday it fully expects food benefits to be issued Monday in line with guidance issued Friday by the USDA.
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Food pantries in Lewiston, Auburn gear up amid uncertainy over SNAP benefits
Already burdened food pantries could see an uptick in need if food stamp benefits are not issued in November.