Councilors asked to see changes to the ordinance before they review it again July 22.
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Picking season underway at Monmouth’s Chick’s Apple and Berry Farm
Staff photographer Anna Chadwick captures strawberry season in progress in Monmouth.
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Can central Maine’s historic buildings survive for the next 250 years?
Many of the landmarks that give central Maine its character have stood for a century or more and were built to last.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food & Dining, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine explained in 40 objects
A primer about the state’s people, history and culture can be found in the everyday things that make up Maine life.
Posted inNews, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs from Venezuela reflect on playing in aftermath of devastating earthquake back home
Portland has 6 players from Venezuela on its roster, and their homeland was on their minds after a June 24 earthquake killed thousands of people.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Court rejects Calvary Chapel appeal in Belfast Hutchinson Center dispute
The church’s lawsuit against the University of Maine System will resume after the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision.
Posted inCommunity, Food & Dining, News
Augusta Popeyes briefly closed for health code violations
The restaurant, which opened in May on Western Avenue, was permitted to reopen on Saturday after it was closed a day earlier.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
3 minors, 1 man accused in break-in at Madison school
One of the minors believed to be involved had been reported missing and was later tied to the break-in, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Chebeague Island restoration effort improves shore for people and plovers
The Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust is celebrating the completion of a project at Indian Point that improved human access to the beach and nesting habitat for plovers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine fights DOJ subpoena for records on transgender inmate
The state says the federal government’s request for records from the Maine Correctional Center in Windham violates state privacy laws.