The species once spawned in rivers as far south as Connecticut but now survives naturally in only a handful of Maine waterways.
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Maine weather map shows how much snow fell overnight Tuesday
Towns across central, southern and western Maine reported several inches of snow as of Wednesday morning.
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Gorham to require a permit for leaving a home vacant
The Town Council OK’d an ordinance requiring yearly permits to leave houses unoccupied, intended to prevent ‘significant and costly problems for the town.’
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Community Plate hosting Pi Day fundraiser in Freeport
The second annual event is set for March 14.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Democrat drops out of Maine governor’s race
Jason Cherry, a political newcomer running in a crowded field, announced he will instead seek the District 38 House seat.
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Alfred fair offers vital senior safety tips | County Report
Senior Safety Fair will address scams, driving and more.
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Some Mainers don’t just gaze at the night sky. They capture it.
Astrophotographers across the state have invested thousands of dollars and hours into the celestial hobby.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Stephen King’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ gets Indigenous perspective from Maine educator
John Bear Mitchell, of the Penobscot Nation, works with Hollywood to incorporate Indigenous culture in TV and film. His current project is the HBO horror series.
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Lotso Tacos brings LA flavor to Yarmouth
With little advertisement, the new business on Main Street is focused on first serving locals.
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Maine prison needs repairs to keep making license plates, but state lawmakers aren’t sold
The joint proposal from the Maine Department of Corrections and secretary of state was struck down last week, meaning that workers at the Bolduc Correctional Facility will have to keep using outdated equipment for now.