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Published
April 1, 2021

Cape Elizabeth hunger nonprofit enters second year, eyes expansion

Farms for Food Equity is looking to raise $100,000 this year, and lay groundwork for a farming job training program in the future.
Published
April 1, 2021

West Falmouth sewer upgrade moving forward over neighbors’ objections

The Woodlands Homeowners Association says it is prepared to "legally challenge" the town over its plan to construct a sewer line through the neighborhood.
Published
March 31, 2021

Experts unconcerned about recent dolphin, porpoise deaths in Maine

Lynda Doughty, Marine Mammals of Maine founding executive director, said there are no obvious connections between the recent deaths of four animals.
Published
March 31, 2021

Aerial technology taking flight to count birds on Harpswell island

The University of Maine at Orono is using drones to monitor the population levels of sea birds in Maine.
Published
March 31, 2021

Noise concerns last obstacle for Cumberland harness racing

Town councilors said they have only received comments from a few concerned citizens, but pledged to address those concerns.

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Published
March 30, 2021

Legislature backs Bridgton man’s tribute to Maine as state’s official ‘Song of the 21st Century’

Terry Swett wrote "My Sweet Maine" in celebration of the state's bicentennial, and a bill to make it "Maine's Song of the 21st Century" was adopted by the Maine House.
Published
March 30, 2021

Falmouth fire department driving 5 years of tax hikes

Property owners will see their tax rate rise by a total of $1.64 over the next five years based solely on the cost of instituting the full-time fire service.
Published
March 30, 2021

Portland names hero, police officer and civilian of the year for 2020

Officer Les Smith was credited with saving the life of a Portland fire captain during a potentially deadly structure fire on Peaks Island.
Published
March 29, 2021

New deputy secretary of state puts focus on ‘equity, inclusion’

Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state.
Published
March 25, 2021

Yarmouth boy new Maine State Spelling Bee champion

Oliver Brown, a sixth-grader at Harrison Middle School, prevails in the 15th round of a competition held for the second straight year over Zoom.