Festival organizers agree ‘show should go on,’ but will leave it to City Hall to make it happen.
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Update: Maine State Police investigating offensive language, swastika painted on post office in Thorndike
Postal workers spent Wednesday painting over graffiti that had been spray-painted in bright yellow on the post office on Mountain View Road.
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Climate change likely to bring rewards – and risks – for Maine farmers
Warming temperatures and a longer growing season will benefit agriculture in the state, but pathogens, pests and extreme weather also are likely to accompany the milder winters, according to the Maine Climate Council.
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Iceland volcano starts erupting again, shooting lava into the sky
The eruption is estimated to be the area’s most vigorous so far.
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California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakes
With strong privacy laws already in place, California is in a better position to enact impactful regulations than other states.
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Company behind controversial $500 million fish farm in Belfast suing city
The Belfast City Council voted to withdraw its decision to seize a parcel of mudflats, which it had done in part to guarantee Nordic Aquafarms had access to Penobscot Bay.
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Jay accepts $812,000 bid from South Paris company to fix Macomber Hill Road
The road over Macomber Stream crossing was heavily damaged on June 29, 2023 during rain and flooding.
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Farmington selectmen to review policy for concessions at Hippach Field
Board signs a proclamation celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Teague World War I Memorial Arch.
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Don McLean’s appearance at White House dinner sends ‘dangerous’ message about domestic violence, ex-wife says
Patrisha McLean criticizes the Biden administration for inviting the singer best known for his 1971 hit ‘American Pie.’
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Richmond rounds up bikes and volunteers for annual Bike Rodeo
The annual event, put on by the Richmond Police Department, ensures that local children learn how to safely ride their bikes and that they get a tune up for safe operation.