In addition to requiring a photo ID while casting a ballot, the initiative would make it harder to vote absentee and add requirements for municipal elections workers.
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Skowhegan Indian sculpture hits the market for $1
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce is planning to hand off the local icon to a new owner with experience preserving art.
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Westbrook Notes: Police Department honors Det. Stackpole
Stackpole honored Det. Jeff Stackpole has been selected as the Westbrook Police Department employee of the quarter. “During the last quarter he served as the officer in charge for our Criminal Investigations Division, and he did an excellent job in managing all aspects of the job,” the department announced online. “He also handled several major […]
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Tips from Midcoast Humane on why dogs do dog things, Part I
My social media feeds are full of videos and pictures of animals. I find it relaxing to watch the variety of ways that we humans love the animals that share this Earth with us. Last night, I watched a particularly heartwarming video of a man patiently, over the course of hours, gaining the trust of […]
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A day of adversity while canoeing and kayaking on Mopang Stream
Although Mopang Stream in Washington County is a significant tributary of the Machias River, it’s rarely paddled. Limited road access, obtaining a reliable description and determining an adequate water level make planning a trip complex. Another complication: Since it enters the Machias River some distance from dependable road access, an overnight trip is necessary. This […]
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Preserving Maine’s hunting methods, not constitutional rights, is most important | Column
The effort to enshrine the right to hunt and fish in the Maine constitution may not be the solution that hunting supporters think it is, Erin Merrill writes.
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Gorham and Buxton hosting events
Spring fair – Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Plants, books, baked goods, puzzles and board games, new garden and camp shop, and jewelry. Bake sale – Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail, […]
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Maine business owners brace for summer hiring season amid uncertainty
President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about Canada and high tariffs have many proceeding cautiously.
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Scarborough council halts proposed 96-unit housing development
Before denying the South Portland Housing Authority’s request for a contract zone on Wednesday, some town councilors criticized residents’ tones in their opposition to this project and others in town.
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Portland police investigate gunshots on Grant Street
Police say no one was injured when shots were fired Sunday night.