The Town Council approved the controversial ordinance again after an error in initial vote.
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Maine lobster industry urges Trump to deliver on pledge to ease rules
The president has expressed interest in bolstering fishing rights in New England, but his specific plans remain unclear.
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Biddeford High School graduate sets her sights on a nursing career
Senior Eliza Doyon is one of many graduates who will pursue careers.
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Multiyear restoration of Portland Head Light complete
Upgrades, a fresh coat of paint and remedies to storm damage were among the projects conducted at the iconic lighthouse in recent years.
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Gov. Mills signs new law targeting septic system runoff near freshwater bodies
A new law regulating septic systems will curb pollution caused by a lack of natural filtration into freshwater bodies, advocates say.
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Searchers find father’s body near top of Katahdin
Tim Keiderling, 58, had last been seen Sunday morning hiking toward the 5,267-foot summit in Baxter State Park. His daughter, Esther, 28, is still missing.
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Music in the Park returns to Biddeford this summer
The weekly event in July will be joined by a new farmers and makers market in Mechanics Park.
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A Harpswell chocolatier wants to make her Buoy Pops Maine’s next iconic treat
It started with a question: ‘Why has nobody made a lollipop shaped like a lobster buoy?’
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Westbrook Together Days returns with a salute to event organizer
The city presented a Spirit of America Award to Together Days organizer and Westbrook-Gorham Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Joyce.
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Saco Meals Program returns and provides food, fellowship
After a short hiatus, the Saco Meals Program reopened, providing not only dinner, but conversation to those in need.