Added road access from Millinocket is expected to help more people visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and boost the local economy.
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Islandport Press taps new leadership as founder moves on
KJ Grow will bring years of publishing experience to her new role, the Yarmouth-based company announced Thursday.
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Waterville Starbucks employees vote to unionize
Baristas voted Wednesday to join Starbucks Workers United, which represents employees at 520 Starbucks across the country.
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Maine Supreme Judicial Court denies appeal of convicted Gardiner murderer
Dylan Ketcham, 26, was sentenced last year to essentially a life sentence after a jury found him guilty of murder and attempted murder.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Hallmark Christmas movies love Maine
At least 8 of the popular films have Maine-set stories, including this year’s ‘A Novel Noel.’
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Augusta’s ARTs House to help homeless veterans in recovery
The new facility from Bread of Life Ministries is to provide housing and connections to services at an eight-bed residence at 147 Riverside Drive.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Maine
Suzie the bear, longtime Maine Wildlife Park resident, dies at 30
‘Suzie wasn’t big for a black bear, but her bear boss attitude reminded her larger bear friends to respect their elders,’ the park said in its announcement.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Here’s how a federal shutdown could affect Maine
Congress faces a Friday night deadline to pass a spending bill after the House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling.
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Foam spill raises concern about Maine firefighters’ long-term PFAS exposures
The recent firefighting foam spill in Brunswick points to a much larger problem Maine has ignored.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Two arrested in Waterville on charges of drug trafficking
Waterville police said they executed two drug search warrants Wednesday after a “lengthy investigation.”