Police and code enforcement found thousands of used needles, fecal matter and evidence that people had been sleeping in the basement.
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Westport Island Democrats to host annual Labor Day picnic
The Westport Island Democrats are again hosting their traditional Labor Day picnic, this year with special musical guest Sean Fleming and his Red Hot Peppers band, from 2-4 p.m. Monday. Sept. 1, at the “Old Town Hall” lawn. Special guest will be Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, of state District 48. All are welcome. Expect ragtime […]
Wiscasset gallery exhibits variety of art in ‘Made in Maine’ show
The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset opens its last exhibition of the season, “Made in Maine,” on Thursday, Aug. 28, showing work by member artists from throughout the state. “Made in Maine,” which runs through Oct. 18, is the annual members’ show of works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography and assemblage. An opening reception […]
Scarborough firefighters avoid traps while containing brush fire
Someone saw smoke and firefighters on their game cameras and called to warn about traps they had set to protect their belongings.
Company that provides Medicaid transportation in Maine files for bankruptcy
Denver-based Modivcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 20. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said it is ‘monitoring the situation closely.’
Colby College to launch program in Port Clyde to help Maine communities tackle natural disasters
The Center for Resilience and Economic Impact is set to open in 2026, college officials say.
Bath gets a long-awaited playground near downtown
The Grace Episcopal Church playground opens to families and kids this month, following a year of nonprofit fundraising.
Patriots claim former Giants QB Tommy DeVito
DeVito, who was waived by New York on Tuesday, gives New England a third quarterback with experience as a starter.
‘Law & Order’ producer donates $10M to Bar Harbor hospital
Mount Desert Island Hospital announced the donation from Dick Wolf on Wednesday, the largest individual gift in its history.
Report: Neighborhoods in Scarborough could see regular flooding this century, even in normal tides
The town’s Flood Vulnerability Assessment found that major flooding events could isolate residents and destroy homes and roadways.
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