Maxwell Farm to preserve 76 acres for agriculture in Cape Elizabeth
The Maine Farmland Trust and the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust team up to conserve what will be the largest –
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Frosty’s in Brunswick to reopen Friday for first time since March pandemic closure
If all goes well, the Augusta and Bath locations may follow suit as soon as next week.Read More
Read MoreAugusta delays start of school year for elementary students
The Augusta school board voted Wednesday night to bump the start date by two days, to Sept. 10, for its
Read MorePortland Fish Exchange looks to future: aquaculture
A waterfront institution partners with oyster grower to diversify its operation, offer shore-side support to growing aquaculture industry.Read More
Read MoreCMP launches incentive program for high-power electric vehicle chargers
The pilot program, launched Tuesday, will offer up to $4,000 toward the cost of installing “level 2” charging stations and is
Read MoreWestbrook police investigating gunfire on Longfellow Street
Westbrook police say someone fired several shots from a passing car in the 100 block of Longfellow Street Saturday night.Read
Read MoreYork police look for suspects in shooting, robbery attempt
Police say a man was injured Monday evening during an attempted robbery on Kingsbury Lane.Read More
Read MorePortland council debates wording of 6 citizen referenda on November ballot
The referenda include proposals to eliminate a cap on retail marijuana establishments, adopt a $15 hour minimum wage, strengthen tenant
Read MorePortland recreational cannabis lottery draws 30 applicants for 20 shop licenses
Four of the 30 applicants are seeking city approval to operate medical cannabis shops; the rest would sell recreational marijuana.Read
Read MoreMan who murdered Colby College student dies at Maine State Prison
Edward J. Hackett Jr., 64, was convicted of killing Dawn Rossignol on Sept. 16, 2003.Read More
Read MorePhoto gallery: Observing the unofficial end of summer
There are still a few weeks left until the first official day of fall, but the mornings are getting cooler
Read MoreOn this date in Maine history: Aug. 31
Aug. 31, 1954: Hurricane Carol makes landfall on New York’s Long Island and proceeds to ravage much of New England
Read MoreThousands lose power in Maine after wind gusts knock tree limbs onto power lines
The outages are widespread, with Cumberland, Sagadahoc and Somerset counties among the hardest hit.Read More
Read MoreSociety Notebook: Saco fitness center hosts cornhole for a cause
The tournament at Evolution Athletix raised money for the Animal Refuge League, which had to cancel its two biggest fundraisers
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