The Town Council will meet with incoming councilors next week to discuss the proposals.
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Authorities continue search for missing Peaks Island resident
Island residents say they’re feeling rattled since 57-year-old Wiley Davi went missing. Davi was last seen Saturday evening.
Prosecutors dismiss charges against woman shot in Chicago by Maine Border Patrol agent
Marimar Martinez had been accused of using her car to ram the vehicle of Border Patrol agent Charles Exum. He exited his SUV and opened fire on Martinez, who suffered 7 gunshot wounds.
Holiday gatherings offer a chance to talk about scams
It’s a complicated subject, but having a frank discussion now could prevent heartbreak, trauma and serious financial losses in the future.
How a Maine couple gave their $1.3 million retirement savings to bitcoin scammers
Larry and Barbara Cook are risking public embarrassment to spare others from a similar trauma. In the process, they’re helping to rewrite federal and state income tax laws related to fraud losses.
What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
Gray church consecrates new narthex
The Jim Morrison Memorial Narthex at St. Gregory Church was named for a pastor from the Diocese of Portland who served there in the ’80s.
Green Arrow Yarns knits itself a spot in downtown Bath
The opening of the fiber arts store brings expanded selection for hobbyists.
Brunswick woman was able to avoid Lyme disease but not a surprise bill
The case shows how prior authorization rules can block coverage for even simple, medically necessary care.
As backcountry rescues rise, some Maine first responders turning to location app for help
A simple 3-word code can help pinpoint emergencies in remote terrain, yet dispatchers and wardens caution that no app can replace planning and backcountry know-how.