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Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
While sheriff was being investigated for illegally selling guns, he did it again
Sheriff Christopher Wainwright continued to sell public property despite being told to stop, the complaint says.
Embattled dairy farmers ask Maine lawmakers to approve higher milk prices
Lawmakers are being asked to increase the minimum milk production prices that are reviewed every three years by the Maine Milk Commission.
5 historic Maine hotels you can buy now
From fancier former B&Bs frequented by celebrities — and even a president — to inland hotels of a bygone era.
Ellsworth named the 2nd-best place in the US to have an Airbnb
Driving the city’s higher score in 2024 is the ever-increasing demand for vacation rentals in the Bar Harbor area.
Bangor hospital wants to alleviate Maine’s psychiatrist shortage
“There is a lot of the workforce that is moving toward retirement. That is definitely a threat to the stability of the mental health system in the state.”
Only 1 candidate is running for late Brewer city councilor’s open seat
William Kimball, originally from Bangor, is running to carry out the remainder of the late Jerry Goss’ term.
Maine DOT plans $84.3 million Presque Isle bypass extension
Officials hope that reducing truck traffic will improve Main Street and make it safer.
Presque Isle hires former airline operations leader as new city manager
Tyler Brown was scheduled to take over the job after being named by the city council at its meeting Wednesday night.
Did a Maine sea captain invent the hole in the doughnut?
A plaque in Rockport proclaims Hanson Gregory as the “inventor” of the hole in the doughnut.
Portland is looking for a public solution for your very private needs
A nonprofit’s master plan for Portland’s public restrooms would be the first of its kind in Maine.
Ellsworth cheerleaders look to defend Class B state title with youthful team
Despite graduating five members of last year’s state Class B championship team, the Eagles have one three major competitions.
Freshman UMaine hockey goalie is making the most of his opportunity
Albin Boija received the chance to play at UMaine when incoming Latvian goalie Patriks Berzins was ruled ineligible by the NCAA.
Check out these clips of an unusual black coyote roaming the Maine woodsfort
There are an estimated 12,000 eastern coyotes living in all corners of Maine.
This is my wintertime hunting addiction
“I still haven’t been able to nail down exactly what it is about finding a shed deer antler that calls to me so loudly.”
In other Maine news …
Senate Republicans block border package backed by Susan Collins and Angus King
Loaded gun found in carry-on bag at Bangor airport
Fort Kent hospital nurses demand fired colleague who supported union be reinstated
2 charged after returning to scene of marijuana grow raid
Gunfire exchanged in drive-by shooting in Portland
Portland council approves pilot project to house dozens of unsheltered residents
Someone abandoned a running bus in the middle of a Maine intersection
Man accused of killing girlfriend in York may reach pre-trial settlement
How Ellsworth boys basketball can finally get over the hump this postseason
