The 90-day moratorium request came after town councilors rejected a request for a 180-day hold.
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25 karaoke spots in southern and central Maine where you can belt it out
Many restaurants and bars include karaoke on their entertainment schedules.
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Showdown of defending champs highlights Maine boys hockey state finals
Thornton Academy readies for Class A title fight with Cheverus/Yarmouth, while the Hampden and York co-ops face off for the Class B crown.
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York boys hockey co-op wins B South title over Gorham/Massabesic
The second-seeded Wildcats reach their first state final since 2017.
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York County is rebuilding its destroyed dunes. Officials warn it’s just the start to save the coastline.
The county is bolstering beaches and dunes washed away by storms as part of a $5.1-million effort that involves piping up sand from the seabed. But full restoration would cost $50 million.
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Maine coast digs out after blizzard that snarled travel across Northeast
Almost all flights into and out of the Portland International Jetport were canceled Monday due in large part to wind gusts over 50 mph and snow — up to a foot in some places, barely a dusting in others.
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A bit more snow is bound for southern Maine, followed by frigid cold statewide
An arctic cold front and low-pressure system is likely to converge along New England’s coastline Saturday, forecasters say, bringing snow to southern Maine in the morning and dangerous cold across the state in the evening.
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Major snowstorm, extreme cold headed for Maine Sunday and Monday
A major snowstorm will bring over a foot of snow in southern Maine, with anywhere from 8 to 12 inches expected up north.
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What last year’s numbers may signal about Canadian tourism to Maine in 2026
The number of travelers crossing the border into Maine dropped 25% in 2025.
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Maine libraries scrambling for books after distributor closes
Many bought new books from Baker & Taylor, which has been winding down operations for months, and have endured long waits while looking for new sources.