After the explosion Tuesday evening, a second boat docked nearby also caught fire, officials said.
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Scarborough Land Trust acquires 130 acres to expand conservation area
The 130-acre addition to Silver Brook Preserve expands contiguous conserved lands.
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Here’s the latest on Westbrook city candidates for the fall election
Available at-large council seat draws attention.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine postcards offer glimpse into history behind some of Vacationland’s most iconic spots
Postcards revolutionized casual conversation in the late 1800s. Decades later, as antique store bargain finds, they can give us a unique window into days gone by in Maine.
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Winona’s in Camden earns 4 stars for marvelous micro-seasonal food
Chef Devin Dearden and partner Hannah Adams, formerly of The Alna Store, offer a memorable fine dining experience in an approachable, casual setting.
Posted inMaine, News
One of the last places for veterans in Portland is for sale. Regulars say leaving would be painful.
AmVets Post 25 has been in the same Washington Avenue building since 1953, but now it’s on the market. Veterans say letting go of the place will be tough, even if the post opens in a new spot.
Posted inLetters
Maine’s immigrants are not defenseless against ICE | Letter
Now is the time for preparation, solidarity.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Coke’s new cane-sweetened soda risks upending sugar supplies
After four decades drinking Coca-Cola sweetened with corn syrup, Americans are going to get the chance to buy the soda made from domestic cane sugar.
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How to keep tabs on air quality in Maine | Letter
Thanks for recently reminding us of the dangers of hot weather to our health. While people talk about the humidity making them uncomfortable, two other factors deserve our attention: ozone and particle pollution. Ozone and smoke in the air make it difficult to breathe. The smoke particles in Maine’s air usually come from Western wildfires. […]
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Maine’s updated ‘bottle bill’ is bad for consumers | Opinion
Changes to an otherwise good recycling law kill choice and access. We should not stand idly by.