This spring, lawmakers introduced a bill that would create a pilot program allowing the Maine Turnpike Authority to use cameras to enforce speed limits in highway work zones.
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Man injured in late-night stabbing in Portland’s Old Port
Witnesses told police the stabbing followed an altercation between two men on Wharf Street.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals in Buxton, Gorham, Gray and Westbrook
Gray bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 2, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Two types of beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, a variety of casseroles, homemade biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. All-you-can-eat. $12, $6 children 5-11. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5 to 6 […]
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Man killed in Avon house fire
The fire at a Franklin County home on Avon Valley Road was reported early Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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Maine lakes, ponds at risk as invasive bladderwort plant moves in
Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
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Does a $9 kelp hot dog belong at Willard Beach? | Column
Lady Shuckers has taken over the snack shack, offering some elevated menu items that have gotten the South Portland beach buzzing.
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Bregman homers, Chapman apparently injured as Red Sox take series vs. Dodgers
Alex Bregman’s go-ahead homer in the fifth inning sends Boston past Los Angeles.
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Camper explosion in Old Orchard Beach injures 2, officials say
The explosion at Powder Horn Campground was likely caused by a gas leak that was ignited when an occupant of a camper attempted to light a candle, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Maine farms open barn doors to visitors to show off ‘labor of love and passion’
As part of the statewide Open Farm Day on Sunday, Pineland Farms in New Gloucester welcomed more than 600 visitors to meet its variety of livestock and learn more about local agriculture.
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Portland street medicine partnership provides care for some of city’s most vulnerable
Project Lifeline provides care to pregnant and postpartum people who are unhoused and dealing with addiction.