Lawmakers are asked to double state spending on poor, criminal defendants.
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Long-simmering plans to revitalize downtown Sanford get $25 million boost
The York County city of more than 20,000 will use the money to improve infrastructure and beautify the area in hopes that the project will spur additional economic development and activity.
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Major Brunswick public mural project delayed
The installation of a 1,400-square-foot mural on the exterior of Fort Andross has been pushed to mid-2023 due to logistical hurdles and criticism of how the proposed mural depicts the area’s history.
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Fire chief: Hard economic times have caused ‘critically low volunteer numbers’
Over half of the 15 fire departments in Sagadahoc County are operated by both volunteer firefighters and EMTs.
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Chamberlain Legacy Lecture focuses on disability in Civil War and today
Event to be held in Brunswick’s restored Lemont Hall with refreshments and cash bar.
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‘River of Resistance’ walking tour planned in Wiscasset
Historic New England will host a walking tour along the Kennebec River at Bowman House on Thursday, Aug. 25. Hear the intertwined stories of the Wabanaki, slavery in New England, the American Revolution and the river itself on this one-hour tour with Historic New England’s Recovering New England’s Voices scholar Scot McFarlane. Learn how the […]
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Cumberland estate of Dr. Oz’s wife becomes Senate campaign fodder in Pennsylvania
The Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor’s opponent has run ads attacking him for being unable to remember how many homes his family owns.
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Vertical farm is on the rise in Westbrook
The new development, consisting of a parking garage, apartments and a four-story urban hydroponic farm, is under construction downtown.
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Avesta Housing plans apartments for asylum seekers in South Portland, Portland
The 100 units are under construction and expected to cost significantly less than hotels currently used as emergency shelters.
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Highland Games connect Mainers to Scottish roots
The 43rd annual Maine Highland Games brought traditional Scotish athletics, piping and dance competitions to Brunswick on Saturday.