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Good morning,
It really felt like fall this week in Bar Harbor: brilliant leaves, chilly nights, and lots of leaf peepers. My big win of the week was finding enough colorful felt pieces at Marden's to construct a mermaid tail for my older daughter for Halloween (it came out pretty great, if you'll allow me to brag for a moment).
Our reporting this week covered communities across the state: from Aroostook, where a cluster of Episcopal churches have spent many months searching for a new priest, to York, where voters in Shapleigh will soon weigh in whether to impose a cap on local budget increases via an ordinance that will likely lack force.
Speaking of voting: Election Day, Nov. 3, is quickly approaching. Early voting started Oct. 5. We have all of the information you need to make an informed choice in our 2026 Voter Guide, updated for the general election. It's free to read, watch, and share with friends!
— Kate |
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$130 million refund to Maine customers in limbo as electric utilities appeal order to cut profits: Federal regulators said New England utilities must retroactively lower their profits from transmission infrastructure. The companies appealed. Read this story by Delger Erdenesanaa |
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See what candidates running to represent Maine's 1st Congressional District have to say about the issues: We sat down with incumbent Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and Republican challenger Ron Russell to talk about the economy, health care, immigration and more. Watch the videos |
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A long search for a new priest in Aroostook County: For small, rural churches in shrinking denominations such as the Episcopal Church, finding new clergy can take months or years. Read this story by Sean Scott |
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This Maine town will vote on a spending cap it can’t enforce: The rural York County town of Shapleigh is taking up a version of an old debate in Maine. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News |
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The Maine Monitor earns 15 awards from Maine Press Association: Among the accolades were eight first place finishes for The Monitor. Read this story |
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State inspection shows 4 Somerset County bridges need repairs, including potential $1 million replacement. Read this story by Kevin Mann |
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Wilton Board of Selectpersons reviews revised bylaws targeting member conduct during meetings. Read this story by Bob Neal |
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Machiasport property owners appeal court ruling in yearslong Shore Road dispute. Read this story by Melissa S. Razdrih |
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Sumner drafts ordinance to regulate camper and recreational vehicle rentals. Read this story by Marna Miller |
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Calais lands $952,380 fire truck grant, clears path for $578,000 armory purchase. Read this story by Ethan Bien |
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Strong voters to decide MSAD 58 withdrawal Nov. 3. Read this story by Ben Hanstein |
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Ballot question to appoint Franklin County treasurer raises debate in Jay. Read this story by Ben Hanstein |
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Machias-area residents support in-kind replacement of Machias Dike Bridge. Read this story by Evan W. Houk |
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Farmington to vote Nov. 3 on mobile home lot rent stabilization ordinance. Read this story by Ben Hanstein |
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Paris Select Board rejects midyear budget reallocations for payroll, solid waste. Read this story by Leslie Goode |
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Public comment period on federal permit for proposed Eastport data center ends Monday. Read this story by Melissa S. Razdrih |
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Skowhegan considers public vote on separating town clerk, treasurer roles. Read this story by Kevin Mann |
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