New subdivision on the coveted east side of Westbrook offers great options … but only four opportunities remain.
2018
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Maine Places to Love: Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport embodies the qualities that make the coast of Maine so desirable, whether to live in or to visit. It’s a small town (pop. 3,585 in 2016) of wonderful character and great community spirit; is recognized worldwide as the home of two presidents; and is renowned for the beauty of an oceanfront setting that includes fine sand beaches, historic inns, and the classic fishing village of Cape Porpoise.
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Trump Organization CFO given immunity in federal probe of Cohen
Allen Weisselberg, who was also Trump’s bookkeeper for his personal and business affairs, received immunity to talk to prosecutors about the hush money Michael Cohen paid.
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$20M for school; bid $2M under budget
BRUNSWICK Brunswick School Department has picked a South Portland construction firm to build the new Kate Furbish Elementary School for nearly $20.3 million — which is less than officials expected. The school board selected Ledgewood Construction, which submitted the lowest bid for the job, in a unanimous vote Wednesday night. School construction projects across the […]
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Bowdoinham Community works to get facility off the ground — quite literally
BOWDOINHAM When the Bowdoinham Historical Society purchased the Merrymeeting Grange Hall, the group knew it would take a village to bring a new community center to life. Turns out, it may also take a farm stand. Donations are needed to get the community center, quite literally, off the ground. The former grange hall is more […]
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L.L. Bean donating $3M to program promoting parks
FREEPORT Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean is donating $3 million to a campaign to promote America’s national parks. The Freeport company is making the donation to the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. The money will be used to support the foundation’s Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement, according to […]
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Rare plant discovered in Bowdoin highlights conservation efforts
BOWDOIN A recent discovery in Bowdoin highlights the value in knowing what’s in your backyard. The Maine Department of Agriculture and Forestry has uncovered colicroot — better known for its more mystical identifier, unicorn root — in Bowdoin. Up until a few days ago, the plant was thought to no longer exist in Maine. The […]
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LOIS SKILLINGS, president and CEO of Mid Coast–Parkview Health
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A storm survivor, Swan Island offers tours, history
RICHMOND Perched in the Kennebec River near Richmond, Swan Island endured the brunt of the infamous October 2017 windstorm, leaving Maine Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife to clean up 120 acres of damaged forest. Despite the bustle of 10-15 trucks daily taking the downed trees across the Kennebec River, the island remained open to […]