Takeout lunch – Wednesday, Aug. 13, Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Choice of sides, summer vegetable soup or potato salad; and choice of tuna salad sandwich or church club sandwich. Lunch comes with dessert. $10 suggested donation. Place order by Monday, Aug. 11, by contacting 929-5555 or [email protected]. Free weekly community […]
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Chief of Maine Capitol Police faces charges after scuffle in Hallowell
Matthew Clancy was under the influence of alcohol and causing a disturbance in downtown late Friday night, Hallowell police say.
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New Gloucester considers reopening Pineland Farms fitness center
The town debated accepting a donation from Planson International, which would entail taking on a building with aging infrastructure.
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Bangor teen dies in ATV crash in Presque Isle
Officials say emergency crews tried to revive the 15-year-old boy at the scene Saturday.
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Step right up: Photos from 1979 show circus elephants in Portland
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performed at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
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13 historic Maine movie houses where you can catch a show
A silent film festival on Saturday highlights the restoration of the Augusta Colonial Theater, but there are vintage venues to explore from Ogunquit to Bar Harbor.
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Automatic absentee ballots are risky | Letter
My dad passed away over 10 years ago, but that didn’t stop him from receiving an absentee ballot. This eye-opener led me to believe that automatic absentee ballot mailings are risky. I wholeheartedly support the voter ID initiative, which includes this needed reform. It’s central to our constitutional way of government that no household should […]
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Guster’s bringing all their friends for 7th annual Guster on the Ocean in Portland
Saturday and Sunday shows at Thompson’s Point include several guests, including Hanson and The Mountain Goats.
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Politicians’ performance matters more than their age | Letter
Regarding Steve Collins’ July 28 column, “It’s time for a younger generation to lead Maine,” it’s easy to write a column focusing on politicians’ ages. But is that the most important measure of performance? My suggestion for a future column: How vigorously is each of Maine’s leading elected politicians defending democracy? Daniel Hildreth Falmouth
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6 events in Maine this week include Topsham Fair, Jerry Seinfeld and Circus Smirkus
Catch screenings of CatVideo Fest 2025 in Rockland and Portland.