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Portable security cameras coming to Lewiston in effort to curb criminal activity
WABI - Maine
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June 27, 2025
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - Maine’s second-largest city will be receiving more than a dozen portable security cameras, which police hope will help deter criminal activity and capture visual evidence that can be used in their investigations. The...
Caribou lands Maine’s first Amazon distribution center
Mainebiz - Oregon
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E-commerce giant Amazon Inc. has picked the rural Aroostook County town of Caribou, population 7,328, as its first warehouse site in Maine. "Caribou has a great location in central Aroostook County and we appreciate this investment," City Manager...
Final refreshing and quiet day ahead in Maine, rain and cooler temps on way for weekend
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 27, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — Friday will pick up exactly where Thursday left off with pleasant temperatures and low humidity levels. Enjoy the quiet day ahead while it lasts as we are tracking a wet and cool start to the weekend. Temperatures will run into...
Maine's tornado history: A rare but real threat during summer months
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME)--- While Maine is far from being part of "Tornado Alley," Thursday's severe weather risk is a timely reminder that the Pine Tree State is not immune to tornadoes. Though tornadoes are relatively rare here, history shows they can...
Nude Awakening: What Happens If You Strip Down on a Maine Beach?
Z107.3 - Maine
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June 27, 2025
The answer may surprise you! Now that the Summer of 2025 is here, our thoughts turn to the beach on a hot & beautiful day, and here in the State of Maine, we have some of the best in the United States, but the question is, can you enjoy it in the...
Yelp Crowns This Seasonal Spot as Maine's No. 1 Ice Cream Place
Kool AM - Maine
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June 27, 2025
Summer really is the perfect time for ice cream. This amazing treat is a surefire way to keep cool when the sun is blazing down, and thankfully, Maine has a ton of great places to get a scoop or two. Yelp's ranking of the top 100 ice cream places...
DOJ memo says probe of Maine governor’s alleged cocaine use was not politically motivated
WCHS - West Virginia
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — A report from the Department of Justice determined that an investigation of drug use by Maine Gov. Janet Mills was not politically motivated. Gov. Mills in 1990 was subject to an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in...
Two Maine Restaurants Named to ‘Best Seafood’ in America List
Q106.5 - Maine
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June 27, 2025
While this shouldn’t come as a surprise—Maine is packed with awesome seafood spots—two of our restaurants just made a national list. Listen, while we’re not surprised that Maine has restaurants named to this list, what is surprising is that only...
Improving historic tax credit can help Maine address housing crisis
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 28, 2025
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Dash Davidson and Max Patinkin are founding principals of High Tide...
Lewiston “Third Thursday” Markets kick off tonight
Twin City Times - Maine
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June 19, 2025
LEWISTON, ME – The Lewiston Farmers’ Market is excited to announce the introduction of “Third Thursday” markets, which will take place every third Thursday of the month, June through September from 4:00-7:00 pm on the green space at 75 Lincoln St....
Maine communities gather across state to celebrate Juneteenth
FOX 23 - Maine
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WESTBROOK (WGME) -- Maine is joining the nation in marking Juneteenth, and there were plenty of events around the state. At Riverbank Park in Westbrook, people enjoyed plenty of music, dancing, food and more to celebrate the holiday. Juneteenth...
These Fireworks Are Forbidden in Maine
92 Moose - Maine
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June 27, 2025
January 1st, 2012 was a big day for many Mainers. That was the day that, after being banned for six decades, fireworks were once again legal for the average Maine citizen to possess and use. Yes, we have been able to drive to New Hampshire to buy...
Spike in jellyfish sightings prompt safety alerts at some Maine beaches
WGME - Maine
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Jellyfish warnings have been issued by several southern Maine communities along the coast so safety may be top of mind when headed to the beach. Ogunquit's fire chief says about six people have been stung in the past week alone. The town says...
Janet Mills' vetoes, Laurel Libby's voice — how Maine lawmakers wrapped up the session
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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June 27, 2025
In a final burst of activity, state lawmakers closed out the 2025 legislative session this week by passing dozens of additional bills, dealing with everything from guns and reproductive health to affordable housing. They also ended an unusually...
Maine’s 2025 lobster boat race season kicks off
National Fisherman - Alaska
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June 19, 2025 The weekend of June 14-15 marked the annual inauguration of what many Maine lobstermen spent much of the year thinking about, worrying about and planning for: The pure visual and sensory exhilaration of pushing their lobster boat to...
Bangor Maine Restaurant Raided by Border Agents, 3 Arrested
Z107.3 - Maine
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June 27, 2025
Federal agents were at Kobe Ninja Japanese Grill in Bangor on Thursday and allegedly detained 3 people. Bangor, Maine, Restaurant is Raided by Federal Agents, and 3 People are Detained Three people were reportedly taken into custody at Kobe Ninja...
Augusta Police holding multi-day active shooter training in Chelsea
WABI - Maine
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June 19, 2025
CHELSEA, Maine (WABI) - Augusta Police are holding a multi-day active shooter training in Chelsea. From Thursday until Saturday, officials will be training at the Elementary School on Togus Road. Those in the area can expect to see cruisers and...
Fourth Popeyes opens in Maine, this time in Lewiston
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 27, 2025
Fourth Popeyes opens in Maine, this time in Lewiston The grand opening of Maine's newest Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is happening Friday. Updated: 8:41 AM EDT Jun 27, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Crews were seen paving the area of 841 Lisbon St. in...
Friday Hit & Run in Maine Leaves Bicyclist Seriously Hurt
92 Moose - Maine
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June 27, 2025
A Maine bicyclist is fighting for their life after being struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Friday morning, and police are now asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver who fled the scene. According to Scarborough Police, the...
'Shame on them': Maine lawmakers fail to fund program to track rape evidence kits
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine lawmakers have failed to fund a bill that would establish a statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence kits, leaving Maine as the only state in the nation without a tracking program. “This is an $11 billion...