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A Maine company is growing by offering an alternative to Slim Jims
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 8, 2025
About a decade ago, John and Holly Arbuckle started a business selling packaged meat sticks as a way to support their farm in Missouri. They soon relocated their farm to the midcoast town of Newcastle, where they’ve continued to develop and grow...
Maine Turnpike Authority explores options to upgrade service plazas
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Maine Turnpike Authority is looking to upgrade some of its service plazas, and that could mean new places to eat when you stop to fill up the tank. The MTA's new director wants to give all five service plazas a makeover....
Different worlds are just a ferry away from Portland, Maine CHRONICLE
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
Off the shore of Portland, Maine, different worlds are just a ferry away Long Island and Chebeague Island boast beauty, good food, exciting experiences, and charming stays MAINE’S CASCO BAY, ONLY TWO ARE INCORPORATED AS THEIR OWN TOWNS. ONE IS...
Embark on a 'ferry-tale' to Maine's Casco Bay islands CHRONICLE
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
Embarking on a 'ferry-tale' to Maine's Casco Bay islands Island-hopping around these magical Maine islands is easier than you'd think. LARGEST CITY, PORTLAND. AND HOME TO SO MANY ISLANDS. NO ONE’S EXACTLY SURE HOW MANY THERE ARE. THEY’VE BEEN...
A day on Portland, Maine's most popular island CHRONICLE
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
Spend a day on Portland, Maine's most popular island Peaks Island welcomes an influx of visitors in the summer months, for good reason ISLANDS OF CASCO BAY. ISLAND CARS FOR EXAMPLE, HAVE A DECIDEDLY CASUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH LITTLE DETAILS LIKE...
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
The appeal still needs to be formally dismissed by a court, but it is essentially dropped given that both parties agree. PORTLAND, Maine — Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student...
Maine Man Missing After Jumping in the River to Rescue His Dog
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
A search is underway for an Augusta man who jumped in the Kennebec River to save his dog. Augusta, Maine Man Went Missing After Jumping in the Kennebec River for His Dog Robert Stolt, 22, of Augusta, was fishing on the river near Bath yesterday...
Kennebunk lineman shares personal connection with mission of Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl
WGME - Maine
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LEWISTON (WGME) -- The 35th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic will kick off July 19 at 4 p.m. at Don Roux Field in Lewiston, with proceeds benefiting Shriners Children's Hospitals. For Kennebunk lineman Charlie Majkowski, this game is a...
Death of missing paddleboarder in Maine ruled homicide, victim identified
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
UNION, Maine — Authorities have identified a missing paddleboarder who was found dead in Maine and her death has been ruled a homicide, state police said Monday. Sunshine Stewart, 48, of Tenants Harbor, was found dead in a pond in Union on...
Maine’s Best Restaurants Beyond Portland: 30 Must-Try Spots
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 7, 2025
There’s been a monumental shift in Portland, Maine, since the turn of the century. The city has transformed into an East Coast tourism hotspot, with its swanky hotels, popular shopping district, fun activities, and vibrant culture. However, what...
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot
KPRC - Texas
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July 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine – Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student athlete online now agree that the lawmaker's appeal over her loss of voting rights for her post is now moot. Republican state...
Maine State Police establish tip line for Union homicide investigation
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Sunshine Stewart was last seen paddleboarding on Crawford Pond. Police are asking anyone with information about her death to call them or text "MESPTIP" to 847411. UNION, Maine — Maine State Police have established a tip line for the investigation...
Maine Marine Patrol searches Kennebec River for missing fisherman who tried to rescue dog
WGME - Maine
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BATH (WGME) -- The Maine Marine Patrol says it is searching the Kennebec River near Bath for a fisherman who entered the water trying to rescue his dog Sunday. Officials say 22-year-old Robert Stolt of Augusta was fishing on his 23-foot boat near...
Portland business rides a new wave of popularity for an ancient drink - digestives
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
The complex bitter concoctions originated in ancient medicine, meant to aid - what else - digestion PORTLAND, Maine — It's summer, and you have had a lovely afternoon eating your way through Portland's many award-worthy restaurants. You’re...
Portland Sea Dogs unveil renovations at Hadlock Field
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 7, 2025
The Portland Sea Dogs have unveiled completed renovations at Hadlock Field. The upgrades include a new home player clubhouse, batting cages and offices, along with a bigger bullpen. The new clubhouse opened to players on the Red Sox Double-A...
Nonprofit asks Maine AG to reopen investigation into Lewiston shooting donations
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids claims new concerns have surfaced about how some groups used donated funds following the 2023 Lewiston mass shootings. LEWISTON, Maine — A national nonprofit is asking Maine’s Attorney General's Office to take...
New Maine ticket law sparks controversy over price caps
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Supporters argue that the law curbs resale price gouging, while critics contend that it limits consumer choice and encourages black market activity. MAINE, USA — Maine has a new law on the books that lawmakers say is a first-of-its-kind effort to...
Child care center in southern Maine to permanently close at end of month
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
A child care center in Saco announced Monday that it will be closing permanently after operating in the southern Maine community for 15 years.Leap N Learn Childcare said that it decided to shut its doors, effective July 31, after "careful...
Lewiston police increase patrols in response to rising violence
WGME - Maine
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LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Lewiston police say they are beefing up patrols to combat the violence the city has experienced in recent years. Eight people were arrested last Wednesday as a result of the crackdown. According to the Sun Journal, about...
Laurel Libby and Maine agree lawsuit over identifying transgender student is now moot
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student athlete online now agree that the lawmaker’s appeal over her loss of voting rights for her post is now moot. Republican state...