The coastal park in Georgetown halted swimming for over an hour Thursday afternoon.
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Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Swan Island ferry service to resume in Richmond
Visitors to the state-owned wildlife refuge will be able to use a weekend ferry service to access the island.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Nirav Shah opens bid to win over Platner supporters
The former public health official, whom Graham Platner did not favor in the governor’s race, cast himself on Thursday as another outsider who largely shared Platner’s policy positions.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
In Maine’s mini-primary, to run for Senate is to run from Graham Platner
Each candidate seems to know that distance from Platner is a prerequisite.
Posted inCommunity, News
Oily rags the likely cause of fire that destroyed Harrison home
Shortly after 4 p.m., fire crews were called to 25 Ruby Lane, off Chapman Road, for a report that the single-family home was on fire.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why is Graham Platner officially dropping out Monday?
Platner and his team did not explain why he is taking until Monday, the last day to officially remove his name from the ballot.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Penobscot Nation offers reward as authorities investigate arson at cultural building
The fire was first reported shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday, officials say.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Portland’s Pizzaiolo mourns death of owner Pat Scally
Pat Scally launched the Cumberland Avenue restaurant 10 years ago.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News, Politics
The following Mainers are also not running for U.S. Senate | Column
Patrick Dempsey and Heather Cox Richardson took themselves out of the running. Here, we’re helpfully preempting the statements of other would-bes.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine home sales in June were hot, hot, hot
For-sale inventory last month neared prepandemic numbers and the median home sale price hit a new record.