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$250k for Deer Isle senior apartments clears legislative hurdle

Funding aimed at converting Island Nursing Home into senior apartments now headed for Governor’s desk

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Bucksport medical marijuana farm seeks belated municipal approval

Farm received license from Office of Cannabis Policy but isn’t in compliance with local ordinances

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Will these MMA students create the next hot company?

Public invited to attend—and vote—as students compete for the chance to turn classroom ideas into real companies on April 27

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Orland bridge to be replaced

Orland bridge to be replaced as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Competitive Highway Bridge Program

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REMINDER: Penobscot road closure starts April 20 at 6 am

Temporary trash disposal to be set up for West Penobscot residents

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First scholarships awarded through new Project Launch fund

The new fund is designed to help students overcome obstacles on their paths to higher education

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Transfer station to soon send trash to Hampden facility

Blue Hill/Surry Transfer Station will transition waste processing to Municipal WasteHub this spring

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Eliot Cutler denied bail on probation violations

Two-time gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler will remain held without bail at the Hancock County Jail after his fourth porn possession charge in five months

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Spaghetti politics: Baldacci campaigns locally for Congress

‘I got into the race because I don’t want Paul LePage to be your next Congressman,’ Baldacci says

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PUBLIC INVITED: Judges announced for MMA business pitch competition

Seven judges with business backgrounds will decide who wins $4k in prizes for the best business ideas

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Blue Hill voters elect Best to fourth term, approve $23M budget

Blue Hill voters elect Best to fourth term, approve $23 million budget

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GSA swimmer named NISCA All-American

High school senior scores one of the ‘most prestigious honors in high school aquatics’

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Brooklin votes to accept gift of church, hall and $100k

Town also elects candidates, including one for school board who wins seat with just nine write-in votes

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Bucksport moving ahead with 400-foot dock for cruise ships

$4.1M project to be paid with federal funds

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Bomb squad called to Dyce Head after more cannonballs discovered

Castine Historical Society staff found cannonballs while preparing the interior space for the summer season

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Blue Hill candidates face off at cordial forum night

Public bathrooms, GSA budget, town hall hours and taxes discussed by candidates in Blue Hill’s only contested race

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Blue Hill voters to weigh $23M budget, half raised via taxes

If all items approved at town meeting, residents will see 9.7 percent property tax increase

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MMA takes helm of its new training vessel

Maritime Administration officials formally transferred the T/S State of Maine to the academy during a ceremony on Monday.

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Rising Tide and MMA to host business pitch competition

Teams to compete for $4k in prizes at inaugural Rising Tide Award Competition showcasing student business plans

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Castine residents authorize town to spend funds, negotiate lease

Residents voted unanimously to pass two articles that will allow officials to streamline a new daycare lease and spend emergency services funds.