The town pushed back against L.D. 1829, which was signed by Gov. Mills in June, on the basis that it would strip control of development from local communities.
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Glenburn man found shot to death in Corinth
The death of Scott Roberts, 46, was ruled a homicide, but no arrests have been made, the Maine State Police say.
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Fatal Portland apartment fire still under investigation
The three-story Munjoy Hill apartment building on St. Lawrence Street was condemned after an inspection Monday.
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Sens. Collins, King leave central Maine event without taking questions from media
Maine’s Republican senator sidestepped reporters Monday after an event in Skowhegan as an opponent called her out for ‘not (holding) a true town hall meeting since Bill Clinton was president.’ Her colleague, Angus King, also did not take questions.
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UNE maps loss of Maine beach dunes from 2024 winter storms
More than a quarter of coastal dunes at 4 southern Maine beaches were lost during the historic January 2024 storms and researchers say the dunes have yet to fully recover.
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New Balance celebrates new Skowhegan factory, American manufacturing
Meanwhile, officials said talks are underway about repurposing the company’s former factory in Norridgewock.
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Police investigating cause of fatal Hollis crash involving motorcycle, tractor trailer
The motorcyclist, a Limington man, was taken to Maine Medical Center but died from his injuries, police said.
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Bates College eliminates application fee, part of national shift
The Lewiston school joins others in Maine, and nationwide, in hopes of making access to higher education more affordable.
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Gorham Notes: Opportunity to meet local candidates
Meet the local Gorham candidates at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Six Town Council candidates — Kelly Dearborn, incumbent Phil Gagnon, Charles Hamblen, Timothy O’Leary III, Samuel Purinton, and incumbent Seven Siegel — are are seeking three available seats. On the […]
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We Love to Eat: Meals offered in Buxton, Gorham, Gray and Westbrook
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage […]