Maine embraces new federal guidance on mask wearing, but confusion arises

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New team sworn in to lead Lewiston City Hall — for now

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Crown of Maine Balloon Festival returning with full slate of events

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Jay selectboard considering a revote on marijuana businesses

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Visit Portland seeks to add guest fee to fund tourism marketing boost

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Farmington board discusses possible uses of American Rescue Plan Act funds

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As Hatch Hill landfill fills up, Augusta to ponder plan for what’s next

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Maine doesn’t know which of its 715 schools lack fire sprinklers

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Bath explores regional approach to vaccinate raccoons against rabies

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Houlton council back to full membership, at least for now

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Phillips Old Home Days returns

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Mask mandate on public transportation is driving confusion and some confrontation

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South Portland explores floating a $4.5 million land bank bond

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Bangor’s longtime finance director expected to serve as interim city manager

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Bar Harbor council wants to demolish defunct ferry terminal pier and build new marina

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US extends border closure for another month, despite Canada’s reopening on Aug. 9

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Portland International Jetport on track for record summer as travel surges despite pandemic

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Dresden unanimously approves medical cannabis storefront

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Auburn Planning Board OKs new development and a business-to-be

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Rockport Planning Board to consider 150-foot cell tower application, proposed land use ordinance changes

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Lincoln County historical groups to commemorate state’s Bicentennial

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Auburn, Lewiston report record building permit values for fiscal year 2021

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Smoky conditions reported in western mountains region

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Portland City Council approves school spending that would nullify tax increase

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Newcastle discusses shift to all-volunteer Fire Department

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Councilors ‘excited’ but cautious about plan to bring pro soccer to Portland

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More than half of Bar Harbor survey respondents say cruise ships hurt town

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Waterville city councilor lays out plan for browntail moth mitigation

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Mill Brook Preserve established in Searsport

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Police seize 36 guns after shooting in Old Orchard Beach

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