Portland prepares to open a new shelter just for asylum seekers
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Section of Westbrook’s popular River Walk trail closed for repairs
Westbrook Mayor Michael Foley said the boardwalk sections of the River Walk will be closed to the public, effective immediately.Read
Read MoreCumberland County officials mourn loss of corrections officer in UTV crash
Officials say lieutenant was a 22-year veteran of the Cumberland County Jail. Read More
Read MoreKingfield select board reviews contract zoning proposal for workforce housing project
KINGFIELD – The Kingfield select board met on Monday evening to review the planning board’s recommendation of approval of the
Read MoreOld Town’s landfill in crisis as it fills with trash too quickly
Nearly 160 towns in central and northern Maine are sending their unprocessed trash to a state-owned landfill in Old Town,
Read More5 nice Maine homes you might actually be able to afford
We combed through real estate listings to find Maine homes that would actually be affordable to the average person. The
Read MoreL.L. Bean heir James ‘Jim’ Gorman Sr. dies at 91
The engineer and philanthropist chose a different career path than the outdoors retail empire his family was known for, but
Read MoreAuburn School Committee hears state of student homelessness ahead of budget talks
The committee also approved new building rental policies for city schools.Read More
Read MoreLewiston City Council leadership shakeups are complete but public access concerns may remain
The attorney general won’t comment on whether an investigation has been opened into claims that four councilors violated Maine’s Freedom
Read MoreHere are your stories about seeing wolves and mountain lions in Maine
A video from northern Maine submitted to the BDN of a probable male wolf and four of his pups stirred up
Read MoreGreen X’s fuel confusion as evictions loom at Bangor’s Tent City
A lack of communication has left many living in Bangor’s largest homeless encampment located behind the Hope House Health and
Read MoreLooking Back on Oct. 16
100 Years Ago: 1923 Mayor Cummings and the five councilmen of Auburn will represent the city of Auburn at the
Read MoreDocumentary spotlights Maine star of beloved Canadian children’s show
‘Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe’ explores the life of Auburn-born Ernie Coombs and is now streaming on Amazon Prime
Read MoreUMF looks to the holidays with annual Arts & Crafts Show
FARMINGTON — Looking for that special gift for the holidays? Visit the University of Maine at Farmington’s annual Arts &
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