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Posted inCommunity, Food & Dining, News
Riverfront Barbeque & Grille and The Gin Mill to close mid-July
The building that houses the restaurant and bar that have served the community southern barbecue for 20 years, has been sold.
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Posted inMaine, News
Shark sighting briefly closes beach at Reid State Park
The coastal park in Georgetown halted swimming for over an hour Thursday afternoon.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Augusta School Board censures James Orr for behavior during Cony student walkout
The school board member, who represents Ward 3, said a student’s place of duty is in school and they don’t have constitutional rights while they’re in school.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Swan Island ferry service to resume in Richmond
Visitors to the state-owned wildlife refuge will be able to use a weekend ferry service to access the island.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Nirav Shah opens bid to win over Platner supporters
The former public health official, whom Graham Platner did not favor in the governor’s race, cast himself on Thursday as another outsider who largely shared Platner’s policy positions.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
In Maine’s mini-primary, to run for Senate is to run from Graham Platner
Each candidate seems to know that distance from Platner is a prerequisite.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why is Graham Platner officially dropping out Monday?
Platner and his team did not explain why he is taking until Monday, the last day to officially remove his name from the ballot.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Penobscot Nation offers reward as authorities investigate arson at cultural building
The fire was first reported shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday, officials say.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News, Politics
The following Mainers are also not running for U.S. Senate | Column
Patrick Dempsey and Heather Cox Richardson took themselves out of the running. Here, we’re helpfully preempting the statements of other would-bes.