The annual review of what is essentially an insurance policy for the sheriff, it turns out, involves more public officials than one might imagine.
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Pair of Brunswick breweries get new homes
Black Pug Brewing plans on opening this summer at the former site of Moderation Brewing on Maine Street.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Damariscotta community members fight to keep birthing center open
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is considering closing its maternity ward by the end of the year. A grassroots effort by local residents has formed to try to save it.
Posted inCommunity, News
Oakland council passes mobile home health and safety ordinance on 1st reading
Councilors asked to see changes to the ordinance before they review it again July 22.
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Picking season underway at Monmouth’s Chick’s Apple and Berry Farm
Staff photographer Anna Chadwick captures strawberry season in progress in Monmouth.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News
Can central Maine’s historic buildings survive for the next 250 years?
Many of the landmarks that give central Maine its character have stood for a century or more and were built to last.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food & Dining, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine explained in 40 objects
A primer about the state’s people, history and culture can be found in the everyday things that make up Maine life.
Posted inNews, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs from Venezuela reflect on playing in aftermath of devastating earthquake back home
Portland has 6 players from Venezuela on its roster, and their homeland was on their minds after a June 24 earthquake killed thousands of people.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Court rejects Calvary Chapel appeal in Belfast Hutchinson Center dispute
The church’s lawsuit against the University of Maine System will resume after the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision.
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Augusta Popeyes briefly closed for health code violations
The restaurant, which opened in May on Western Avenue, was permitted to reopen on Saturday after it was closed a day earlier.