The town debated accepting a donation from Planson International, which would entail taking on a building with aging infrastructure.
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Bangor teen dies in ATV crash in Presque Isle
Officials say emergency crews tried to revive the 15-year-old boy at the scene Saturday.
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Mainers line up for the water at these 3 roadside springs | Column
All in Oxford County, they’re the only ones regulated by the state.
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Health insurance rates in Maine set to skyrocket
Two major factors are driving up insurance rates in Maine: rising costs of prescription drugs and little competition in Maine’s market.
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Should Mainers be concerned by shark sightings?
The presence of sharks are an indicator of an ecosystem’s good health, according to a shark biologist.
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Tight rental market keeps Maine domestic violence survivors in shelters longer
Advocates said they could meet only a fraction of the demand for emergency housing, with only 14% of eligible clients receiving shelter statewide.
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Air quality alert extended for parts of Maine as Canadian wildfires bring hazy skies
The Department of Environmental Protection said the air quality Monday was ‘moderate,’ a day after it was deemed ‘unhealthy’ in many parts of the state.
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Scenes from the Beach to Beacon 10K in Cape Elizabeth
A selection of photos from the TD Beach to Beacon 10K on Saturday.
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Scenes from Portland’s Back Cove Music and Arts Festival
A selection of photos from the landmark festival held at Payson Park.
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Portland police searching for Bangor Savings Bank robbery suspect
An unidentified man robbed the Bangor Savings Bank on Brighton Avenue on Saturday morning before escaping into the woods with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to police.