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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Yarmouth Farmers Market closes strong season in new spot
After early uncertainly and a move to Town Hall, organizers and vendors saw robust crowds and are looking forward to next year.
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Large fire destroys house in Falmouth
The smoke from the fire – which took 60,000 gallons of water and the help of nine fire departments to extinguish – was widely visible in the Portland area.
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Maine’s $48 million plan to expand high-speed internet gets federal green light
The work will expand broadband access to nearly 22,000 homes and businesses across the state, the Maine Connectivity Authority says.
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Bowdoinham Town Hall reopens after revitalization
Bowdoinham will unveil the revamped historic Town Hall during upcoming holiday events.
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Biddeford halts UNE pier permitting process
The project has faced significant backlash from the community over the past year.
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New Biddeford-Saco Chamber director brings ‘enthusiastic’ approach to the role
Alex MacPhail was appointed on Nov. 16.
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Portland’s Luncheonette named to Eater’s Best New Restaurants list
The Cumberland Avenue restaurant was the only New England venue to make the cut.
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3 Gray-New Gloucester schools briefly enter lockout due to nearby police activity
A Maine State Police spokesperson said a federal drug enforcement investigation was taking place in the area.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden forces vote to reverse Trump’s attack on federal unions
Maine’s 2nd District congressman secured enough signatures to force a floor vote on his bipartisan bill, first introduced in April in response to an executive order ending collective bargaining rights for 1 million federal workers.