The program comes on the heels of steep property tax increases, with more likely to come.
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Raymond farm in dispute with the town over hosting events
The owners of The Roma Farm claim they are being harassed over alleged ordinance violations.
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For these Maine couples, the garden is where their love blooms
The way we cultivate relationships often comes out in the way we cultivate our gardens.
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Police identify 4 of 6 killed in Bangor plane crash
Three of the people identified were from Texas; one was from Hawaii. Officials are working to positively identify the remaining two victims.
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Maine nutrition experts are mixed about new federal dietary guidelines
They support the Department of Health and Human Services’ attention to whole, unprocessed food, but many question the advice on protein and saturated fats.
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Are heart attacks from shoveling snow common? | Fact brief
The National Safety Council says snow shoveling leads to thousands of injuries and as many as 100 deaths nationwide each year.
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Standish saw the biggest growth in home sales last year. Why?
Maine Life Real Estate says the town topped the list for increased home sales in 2025, followed by Gray and Westbrook.
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Embracing Maine’s cold and dark season with a full moon hike
As the February ‘Snow Moon’ rises, land trusts and outdoor organizations get Mainers outside and appreciating the season.
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Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford
Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.
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Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser
In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.