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Central Maine town approves moratorium targeting Aroostook power corridor
Voters in Albion approved a six-month moratorium on high-impact transmission lines last week. The central Maine town is on a proposed
Read MoreLewiston affordable housing project loses key vote
A major affordable housing project in Lewiston was dealt a significant blow last week, after the city’s Board of Appeals
Read MoreAttorney pushes back on lawsuit to give public full access to Moody Beach
A motion to restore full access for the public to Moody Beach in Wells is facing pushback from an attorney
Read MoreWhale spotted in Sheepscot River was humpback
Some Wiscasset residents and visitors may be relieved to learn they can, in fact, believe their eyes. That was indeed
Read MoreFire destroys alleged Caribou ‘drug house’
A controversial Caribou home is a total loss after a fire early Sunday morning. Only rubble remained of the house
Read MoreMore than 1 million travelers expected on Maine Turnpike over Labor Day weekend
PORTLAND, Maine — A friendly face was greeting everyone driving through Vacationland Friday. “Miles the Maine Turnpike Moose” spent time
Read MoreNarcan will soon be available over the counter
In a statement on Wednesday, Emergent BioSolutions, the manufacturer of naloxone — an opioid overdose antidote — announced that its
Read MoreUMaine Extension faculty honored on national stage for local impact
Two University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialists were recently honored with several awards from a national organization recognizing the impact
Read MoreBangor boys soccer outlasts Hampden in high-scoring season opener
This story will be updated. The Bangor Rams and the Hampden Broncos boys soccer teams combined for 10 goals in
Read More21 great hikes in Acadia National Park
This story was originally published in June 2019. Acadia National Park is one of the most famous destinations in Maine,
Read MoreFamilies can find ‘the great pumpkin’ at this Caribou farm’s corn maze
CARIBOU, Maine — A Caribou farm family took inspiration from a Halloween classic for their latest fall corn maze. Goughan’s
Read MoreFoods that are normal in Aroostook County
Trust Aroostook County to put venison and ice cream on the same plate. When people think of Maine, they often
Read MoreHealthy Acadia and Ellsworth Adult Education collaborate to host Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
ELLSWORTH — In an effort to address the critical issue of suicide prevention within the community, Healthy Acadia is partnering
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