One project will bring 260 housing units, another 144 units, and both will benefit from tax breaks meant to encourage housing development in Augusta.
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Bigfoot enthusiasts talk legends and close encounters at festival in Eustis
The 2-day festival celebrating Bigfoot kicked off Saturday with expert speakers, vendors and more.
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Fairfield fire displaces 2, injures 2 firefighters
The home was a total loss after the blaze Saturday, the town’s fire chief said.
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Several vehicles involved in 2 crashes on I-95 in Sidney
The traffic jam created by the first accident early Monday caused a second multi-vehicle pileup.
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Frights and delights: 7 chances to get spooked in central Maine
Whether touring a cemetery, a historic theater or a downtown you walk through every day, these locations will be shown in a new light.
Posted inElections, Fact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Can Maine primary losers appear on the general election ballot? | Fact brief
State law bars ‘cross-filing,’ meaning a candidate can seek to appear on the ballot via party primary or independent petition — but not both.
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Nirav Shah enters race to become Maine’s next governor
In addition to serving as director of the Maine CDC, the Democrat was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and is now a visiting professor at Colby College.
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Mechanic Falls man pedals state in support of resurrected Pine Tree Trail
‘I can see this as a huge opportunity to create an adventure for bicyclists and e-bikers,’ Jeremy Chapman said.
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7 fun things to do in central Maine this week
Concerts, a rally and a pumpkin carving event are planned to keep you busy this weekend.
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What will it take to end Maine’s drought before winter?
The state needs significant rainfall — at least a foot — before the ground freezes to alleviate the dry conditions that date back to August. Otherwise, the drought likely won’t end until the snow melts next spring.