Turnout and margins of vote almost identical to those for June 13 referendum.
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Home Plates: Old Tavern Inn’s blueberry muffins celebrate Maine, however you make them
A Portland couple carries on a tradition started by one of their grandmothers, who took over an inn in Litchfield as a retirement project.
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Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta
A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.
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Fire destroys building at Monmouth commercial apple operation
Official: The fire had been burning for at least two hours Saturday night before it was seen and reported by passersby. The cause is under investigation.
Posted inLocal & State
Utility crews work to restore power in central Maine after nor’easter
The storm delivered strong winds and heavy snow that brought down power lines and branches, primarily in coastal and southern parts of the state.
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Avian flu detected in Kennebec County prompts more vigilance
Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.
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Small Midcoast farms reluctantly hike egg prices for the first time in years, but not for same reason as big farms
National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.
Posted inLocal & State
After nearly two years of short-term fixes, Litchfield’s Woodbury Pond Dam has been repaired
The repairs are expected to last three to five decades, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.
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Babcock Bridge connecting Litchfield, West Gardiner to be replaced beginning next June
Construction had been scheduled to begin in late 2022, but was pushed to June 2023. The bridge remains safe for motorists, according to state transportation officials.
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Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers
Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it’s not clear service will improve any time soon.