170 artists will show their work at Mill Creek Park.
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BIW takes on production of another DDG 51 destroyer
Bath Iron Works announced on Thursday the U.S. Navy has exercised an option to add an additional DDG 51 destroyer to the multiyear contract awarded in 2023. “We are proud to be selected to build this ship for the U.S. Navy and to continue our legacy of contributing to the nation’s defense,” Charles F. Krugh, […]
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Waldo County man accused in fatal shooting as a teen sentenced to 25 years in prison
Atilio Delgado, now 20, was 16 years old when he was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 49-year-old James Cluney in 2022.
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California family renovates historic Naples bed-and-breakfast
Cameron Hamilton and his family transformed the Augustus Bove House into lodging for large family gatherings.
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Gorham Notes: Lakes Region Senior Center has posted its August calendar of events
Senior activities The August calendar of events at the Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St., in Gorham is now available on its Facebook page. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and has a variety of activities that include card games, classes and special guest speakers. For more […]
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A Maine woman paid her back rent. Her record still says she was evicted.
Repayment plans are supposed to help public housing tenants avoid eviction. In Maine, these deals have put evictions on tenants’ permanent records, even if they’ve fulfilled all the terms and were never actually evicted.
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A cyclist collapsed on Portland’s Back Cove. Strangers saved his life.
When Peter Morrison found out bystanders had given him CPR after he collapsed while on a bike ride, social media helped him find them.
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Trial postponed for man charged in deadly 2022 Portland robbery
Jonathan Geisinger is one of 4 men arrested in the death of Derald ‘Darry’ Coffin. Geisinger’s trial had been scheduled to begin this month.
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Passamaquoddy leaders move to exempt tribal members from vehicle registration tax
The Tribal Council at Sipayik voted last week not to collect automobile excise tax, but it’s not clear whether it actually has the authority to take such action.
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Beech leaf disease has hit all 16 Maine counties. What does it mean?
As beech leaf disease spreads, foresters and researchers race to understand its impact, retain healthy trees and prepare for potential long-term changes to the state’s woodlands.