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Lift bridge connecting Maine and New Hampshire to close for inspection
WABI - Maine
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July 8, 2025
KITTERY, Maine (WABI) - The lift bridge carrying Route 1 bypass traffic over the Piscataqua river will close for inspection in one week, according to the Maine DOT. July 15 and 16, the Sarah Mildred Long bridge connecting Kittery and Portsmouth...
'Eat Bulaga' hosts Maine Mendoza, Miles Ocampo interact amid rumored rift
Philstar
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July 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — "Eat Bulaga" hosts Maine Mendoza and Miles Ocampo interacted in one of the segments of the show amid a rumored feud between them. In the July 4 episode of "Eat Bulaga," Miles, together with Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo,...
Maine Mendoza, Miles Ocampo interact in ‘Eat Bulaga’ amid feud rumors
Inquirer
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July 6, 2025
(From left) Maine Mendoza, Wally Bayola, Jose Manalo, and Miles Ocampo. Image: Screengrab from YouTube/Eat Bulaga TVJ It seems like Maine Mendoza and Miles Ocampo are on civil terms as they recently interacted on “Eat Bulaga,” amid allegations of...
Maine Officials Chart Statewide Broadband Progress During Director's Road Trip
Broadband Breakfast
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July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025 – Maine officials discussed their collaborative approach to rural broadband challenges during a Wednesday webcast, highlighting ongoing infrastructure investments and digital equity programs across the state's diverse geography. Maine...
How I unwind in the North Maine Woods
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 8, 2025
There are few places in the world today where you can truly disconnect. As technology continues to advance, we grow accustomed to an internet abuzz with reels and creepy AI-generated content. Cellphones constantly alert us to text messages and...
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...
Kamala Harris' damning seven-word attack on Dem governors who expressed concern about Biden
Irish Star
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July 8, 2025
22:55 ET, 07 Jul 2025 Former vice president Kamala Harris reportedly once ripped into several Democratic governors who expressed concern that former President Joe Biden was not up to the task of running against Donald Trump in the 2024...
Maine sets decarbonization goals by 2040
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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In 2023, roughly 65 percent of the energy generated in Maine came from renewable sources. Lead sponsor Sen. Mark Lawrence (D-York) said the legislation will make the transition by creating new incentives for low-carbon sources in Maine’s energy...
Maine Senate approves 116 bills of the special appropriations table
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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This story was originally published by The Maine Monitor, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from The Monitor, sign up for a free Monitor newsletter here. After two long days of committee meetings and floor...
Trump signs sweeping tax bill, delivers major win for small businesses
America's Small Business Network
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July 7, 2025
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, securing a major legislative victory that locks in permanent tax relief for small businesses, working families, and American manufacturers. The law makes permanent the...
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...
In Maine, a generational, family-owned business runs water taxis CHRONICLE
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
In Maine's Casco Bay, a family-owned business has operated water taxis for generations For decades, the Fogg family has traversed the waters around the bay's 785 islands and ledges ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY GROUP, REPORT THERE ARE 785 ISLANDS OR...
Fourth of July weekend brings sunshine, crowds to Maine businesses
WGME - Maine
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OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) — Tourists flocked to Maine to celebrate Independence Day Weekend, which brought a big boom for the state’s tourism industry. It was a needed boost for some after some dreary weekends to start off the summer. The weekend’s...
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...
Commercial – Maine law – Dealership
Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Where a complaint was filed against a defendant auto manufacturer in a dispute over a dealership in Maine, a judgment dismissing the complaint should be affirmed because the plaintiffs failed to state claims under Maine’s civil perjury statute or...
How A Forgotten Purchase in Rural Maine Turns Into A Story Of Integrity
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Frequently, Maine Police Departments post photos of people they are looking for who have committed a crime. Many of them are people walking out of stores without paying for what they have. This is an incident, however, where the person made a...
Man who caused disturbance at local business captured after high-speed chase through NH, Maine
NECN - Massachusetts
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A man wanted in connection with a disturbance at a local business in Hampton, New Hampshire, was arrested early Sunday morning after leading police on a motor vehicle pursuit through several New Hampshire and Maine towns. It all started around...
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...
Limitless Wrestling Returns to Hermon, Maine This Month
92.9 The Ticket - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Maine’s largest independent wrestling promotion is bringing its show back to this part of the state, leading up to their biggest event of the year! Pro wrestling is the perfect blend of athleticism, sports, entertainment, music, and...
Murdered Maine paddleboarder remembered as ‘strong, self-made’ woman
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
TENANTS HARBOR, Maine — Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart was a force of nature who was a fierce advocate for friends, human rights and women’s rights. Stewart, 48, died last week after going paddle boarding on Crawford Pond in Union. Maine State Police...