As the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Sen. Susan Collins will play a powerful role in setting the nation’s annual defense budget.
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Maine births ticked up in 2021 but still lag far behind national average
Maine’s fertility rate rose 1.4% in 2021 after a steep drop during the first year of the pandemic, but the state still ranks near the back of the pack nationally.
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Small Midcoast farms reluctantly hike egg prices for the first time in years, but not for same reason as big farms
National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.
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Sports domes in Topsham, Orono collapse under weight of snow, ice
Directors of the Topsham indoor sports facility say snow and rain caused the collapse and the inflatable structure is “irreparable.”
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L.L. Bean announces $50 million upgrades to Freeport campus
The company announced plans Wednesday for a makeover of its flagship store and campus in Freeport.
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Iconic Woolwich restaurant up for sale
Owners of the seafood eatery confirmed in a Facebook post last week they are attempting to sell their business .
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Complaints persist over speeding in Wiscasset school zone
According to the Maine Department of Transportation, there were 85 car accidents caused by speeding in Lincoln County in 2022.
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Girls basketball: Lizzy Gruber hits milestone as Gardiner rolls past Mt. Ararat
Senior nets 1,000th career point.
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Some central Maine wrestling teams embrace growth in numbers
A 4-team KVAC meet between Cony, Morse, Belfast and Nokomis featured a strong showing of wrestlers.
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As more Mainers ditch booze, some Midcoast watering holes expand mocktail offerings
Bars in Bath and Brunswick embrace a sobriety trend by adding more alcohol-free options to their menus.