After a fraught few months, Oakland extended a moratorium on lot rent increases, but residents are still looking for answers.
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This petition could transform voting in Augusta elections. What’s at stake?
A half-dozen Augusta residents plan to circulate a petition to eliminate ward-specific representation and implement ranked-choice voting — a proposal that has drawn fierce opposition.
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2 police officers shoot man in altercation at traffic stop in Calais
The officers fired their weapons at the man they were arresting after he swung a sword at them, authorities say.
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Ogunquit’s Pride tradition remains strong
Saturday’s celebrations in the historically LGBTQ+ destination showed that the town’s Pride spirit is as lively as ever.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News
Theater at Monmouth cancels summer season
The Shakespearean theater cites financial struggles in canceling the season’s shows at the town-owned Cumston Hall.
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Maine Democrats largely stand by Graham Platner amid D.C. worries
It’s full steam ahead for Platner after a week of scandalous stories.
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Madison voters to review $4.8M budget at annual town meeting
Town officials’ proposed spending comes in at about a 6% increase over the current year.
Posted inCommunity, Gardening, Life & Culture, Maine, News
This South Portland woman has a green thumb – and 200 types of seeds
Isabella Phipps has more than 200 types of seeds. And she’s tried to grow all of them.
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10 places where you can get seeds for free
Seed libraries are sprinkled across the state.
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‘You have my back’: Graham Platner stays the course at Bar Harbor rally
The embattled U.S. Senate candidate spoke to a supportive crowd of hundreds at a Friday night event that also featured other Maine Democrats and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.