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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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5 things to know about Brunswick’s proposed budget
If passed as is, the budget would raise the tax rate by 4.4%, taking into account municipal and county expenses.
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Maine’s February home sales at lowest level since before pandemic
Just 691 homes were bought and sold last month, while the median price was $395,000, a slight increase over last year.
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3 ways to build community at the Scarborough library
The Scarborough Public Library has many resources, events and services to offer people of all ages, abilities and experiences.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine to return human remains, burial objects to Wabanaki Nations
The remains and tools were excavated from sites across the state starting in the 1960s.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Fryeburg Fair rethinks its schedule after rift last year between local ag fairs
The decision to start a day early in 2025 meant it coincided with the final day of the Cumberland Fair, creating tension between the events’ organizers.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
New bakery and cafe coming to Freeport
Spün Bakery aims to open on Mechanic Street in June.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man sentenced in killing of Waldoboro man
Jason Goucher Hewett, 1 of 3 defendants prosecutors say were involved in the case, will serve 2 years in prison in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall in 2024.
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Search of Waterboro home is connected to California investigation, officials say
Few details have emerged about last week’s search at a Main Street residence, though investigators’ presence drew lots of attention.
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Saco ends mobile home rent moratorium, despite pushback from park residents
The City Council plans to explore other options for rent stabilization but voted Monday to end the months-old moratorium, noting that a majority of Blue Haven Mobile Home Park residents have reached an agreement with the park’s owners.