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Bar Harbor hotel firm wants to redevelop former motel property

It is not clear when the project may move forward following recent approval to extend a temporary ban on new lodging development.

UMaine women’s ice hockey program bringing in 8 freshmen

One of the new recruits, Lulu Rucinski, is from Orono but it’s Orono, Minnesota, not Maine.

Use this map to find out if fireworks are illegal in your town

It has been years since Maine legalized fireworks, but that doesn't mean anyone in Maine can set them off come July Fourth.

Where to see Fourth of July parades and fireworks in Maine this year

The 249th anniversary of the first Independence Day will be marked with some of the summer’s best and brightest fireworks shows. 

Acadia officials express shock after 2 deaths and an injury in park

"Having three major incidents in the park this close together is hard to fathom," Acadia Superintendent Kevin Schneider said.

Historic Mount Desert Island hotel to reopen this month

The Asticou is one of the few remaining hotels on Mount Desert Island built before World War II.

House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign

The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.

How to not be a jerk when setting off fireworks

No matter how many laws or ordinances are passed locally or statewide, little will stop people from being jerks with fireworks.

Driver charged with manslaughter after crashing into Lewiston home

The crash left 28-year-old passenger Natasha Thoits dead.

Thunderstorms Thursday before warm and sunny Fourth of July

Scattered thunderstorms could bring high winds and heavy rainfall, before skies clear overnight and temperatures reach the 70s and 80s on the holiday.

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