After 15 years of deliberation, the unfinished and abandoned building known as the Blinn House — often characterized as an eyesore — has been torn down. What’s next for the land is unclear.
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Patients frustrated by provider turnover at Gorham healthcare center
Several clients reported having seen their providers only once or not at all before being assigned to another.
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What’s next for Kennebunkport’s funding of Christmas Prelude
In the wake of a nonbinding vote during this month’s election, the selectboard has started to draft language for an ordinance that would clear the way for the town to fund the 1st weekend of the annual event.
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An escaped peacock has been prowling Gray for more than a month
Rambo has frequently been spotted in Thayer Brook Preserve since escaping Maine Wildlife Park last month.
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Westbrook man accused of trying to set Portland restaurant on fire with Molotov cocktail
The 29-year-old has been charged with attempted arson in the incident at New Buja Belle Restaurant and Bar, police say.
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Gorham to consider $4.8M bond for high school renovations
The question may appear on the November ballot.
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Portland ‘housing first’ project approved for former Tortilla Flat site
The 33-unit project on Forest Avenue will provide supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
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Maine’s high court vacates order terminating mother’s parental rights
The state supreme court found that the guardian ad litem who waived the mother’s parental rights was appointed without notice or a hearing.
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Kennebunk police investigated elementary principal for alleged student abuse
Ryan Quinn was put on leave in March but never criminally charged. Now, the RSU 21 board appears to be taking steps to dismiss him permanently.
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Elevated bacteria levels close swimming areas in Raymond, Scarborough and Rockland
At least 10 beaches in Maine are under an elevated bacteria advisory.