It was not clear Saturday morning whether the area will get a couple inches of snow or a full-blown storm.
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Bates College alum wins millions on Netflix ‘Squid Game’ competition
Perla Figuereo, the 2021 student body president, took home a $4.5 million prize earlier this month after winning the second season of ‘Squid Game: The Challenge.’
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Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
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Hallowell’s famous rainbow chairs are stored for the winter. Now, public art fills the space
Kieran Kammerer, the man who brought the rainbow chairs to the Hallowell waterfront, has debuted a new public art installation to draw people in the winter months.
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In-store exclusives, tradition keep some Maine shoppers eager for Black Friday
But as the winter shopping season lengthens and more deals move online, some say the unofficial holiday is losing its appeal.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Troy Jackson doesn’t rule out running for Jared Golden’s seat in 2nd District
The former Maine Senate president said Friday he sees himself as the best candidate for governor, but didn’t rule out switching races.
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Christmas preparation, Thanksgiving celebration featured in central Maine
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Army veteran from East Machias enters race for Jared Golden’s seat in 2nd District
James Clark is seeking to challenge former Gov. Paul LePage for the Republican nomination.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors, Sports
He almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.
In 2027, Iraq War veteran Ronnie Simpson will set out from Portland to compete once again in the Global Solo Challenge, a brutal around-the-world sailing race.
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Oakland home explosion likely caused by propane leak, investigators say
Cliff Hannon, who was the only person at the Lakeview Drive home when the blast happened, is in critical condition in a Portland hospital.