‘In the River,’ featuring scenes shot on the Kennebec River and Cobbosseecontee Stream, was found filed under the wrong title at the Library of Congress.
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Portland’s plan for winter warming shelter draws concern, but options are limited
City staff spent months reaching out to social service partners, churches and private shelters, unsuccessfully seeking a downtown location for this winter. Now, the city finds itself left with a spot that officials, advocates and homeless people all agree is not ideal.
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Northern Light Health to close Waterville walk-in clinic
The clinic will close about 6 months after the health system shuttered Inland Hospital.
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Greene man pleads guilty to trafficking whale teeth, bird parts after monthslong undercover operation
Sergey Bachkovsky violated the Lacey Act when he made multiple sales to an undercover U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent in 2023 and 2024, according to court documents.
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Share of Mainers reliant on heating oil drops to lowest point in over 15 years
Maine is still the most heating-oil dependent state in the country, but a growing share of Mainers are sourcing heat from electricity and other types of fuel.
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Meet the candidates on the ballot in Cape Elizabeth
In November, residents will vote to fill two Town Council and school board positions.
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Why this federal shutdown could be different for Maine
Unlike in the past, the state has not received any details about which departments or services would be affected, Gov. Janet Mills said.
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Biddeford residents call for special city meeting about University of New England pier
The meeting will allow residents to air grievances about the controversial project in front of the City Council.
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L.L.Bean and Noah Kahan collaborate again
The collection includes a line of dog products and several apparel options.
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Biddeford schools to honor influential community members
Biddeford educator Joyce Tarpy and photographer Maureen Grandmaison will be recognized at the Pillars of Pride event this month.