While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.
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Who’s on the ballot in Scarborough
Residents will vote for Town Council and school board in November.
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Salvage company sues National Park Service in Bar Harbor shipwreck saga
The National Park Service recently agreed with the state that the wreck of the Delhi is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, but the company suing for ownership fears that decision will sabotage its case.
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South Portland launches neighborhood bicycle byway
The new route connects the Thornton Heights, Cash Corner and Ligonia neighborhoods and provides safe passage to the middle school.
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Scarborough Public Library to host sustainability week
In advance of Sustainable Scarborough Day on Oct. 5, the library is hosting environment-themed lectures, screenings and readings next week.
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New Brunswick-Topsham bridge will open after Thanksgiving
Northbound traffic between Brunswick and Topsham is currently closed across the old bridge.
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Maine law introduced by Kennebunk senator addresses student homelessness
LD 384 went into effect on Sept. 24, granting Maine schools the ability to provide financial assistance for students experiencing a housing crisis.
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Gill’s Bar opens in Portland’s West End Thursday
The neighborhood bar is located at 133 Spring St.
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No serious injuries reported after Gorham school bus, car collide
Three people were taken to the hospital for evaluation following the crash.
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Two cheeses tie for Best in Show at Maine Cheese Festival
Whitefield’s Fuzzy Udder Creamery and Durham’s Spring Day Creamery produced the winners.