But the deal for Crab Island, once purchased by Adm. Robert Peary, hasn’t closed yet, the real estate broker says.
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Ex-priest, Cheverus teacher goes to prison for sexually assaulting Freeport boy
The 30-year-old man who was abused decades ago by James Talbot faced the former priest in court and recalled the ‘pure terror’ of going to church.
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Historic Casco Bay island once owned by Arctic explorer up for sale
But the next owner is sure to pay a whole lot more than the $800 Robert Peary offered for it in 1907.
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Former priest, Cheverus teacher due to go on trial on sex assault charges
James Talbot is accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy while he was a visiting priest at a Freeport church in the late 1990s.
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A roundup of fall food festivals in southern Maine
Your guide to where you can eat seafood, drink beer and even get your lederhosen on for a stein-holding contest.
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Former roommates of Somali memoirist dispute their portrayal in ‘Call Me American’
The author has agreed to change their names and some text but denies any inaccuracies.
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Fewer foster parents on the front lines
A lack of resources and support has marred the experience for many of those who take in kids. Even as Maine reforms its child protection system, the need for placements will only continue to grow.
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L.L. Bean donating $3 million to program promoting national parks
The Find Your Park campaign aims to inspire people of all backgrounds, including outdoor enthusiasts and novices, to discover and use America’s 400 parks.
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New hybrid brewery/distillery will benefit Maine animal shelters
Lucky Dog will open after renovations are complete on the tasting room in Kennebunk.
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Small businesses in southern Maine getting grants to save energy, grow
Nearly $530,000 from two federal programs will be allocated to the six companies.