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Maine

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Two large, metallic rooster statues displayed outside a home in Ogunquit, Maine, symbolizing a local debate over town ordinances and community expression.
Community

Ogunquit Rooster Statues Spark Debate Over Noise Ordinances and Community Values

In the picturesque coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine, a family faced $450 in fines not for a noisy party, but for displaying two 6-foot-tall metal rooster statues outside their home.

Derek Molina·August 4, 2026
People walking and exploring charming streets in Portland, Maine, highlighting its status as the best walkable city in the US.
Neighborhoods

Portland, Maine: Best Walkable City in the US for Exploring on Foot

Portland, Maine, a city often overlooked in national travel discussions, was recently named the best city in the U.

Derek Molina·June 6, 2026
A vibrant image of the newly reopened West Paris Post Office, showing residents smiling as they pick up mail, symbolizing the restoration of essential community services after five years.
Services

West Paris Post Office Reopens, Restoring Essential Mail Services

For the first time in five years, West Paris residents can get their mail in their own town. The local post office reopened Saturday, ending a long period of inconvenience and highlighting the critical role of public services.

Derek Molina·April 5, 2026
A FedEx delivery truck parked on a quiet street in a small Maine town, symbolizing the cessation of local delivery services by a Saco-based contractor, impacting residents and businesses.
Services

Saco-Based FedEx Contractor Ceases Local Delivery Operations

A local FedEx contractor, Misty Moon Transport 2, is ending its local delivery services, a move that impacts 22 jobs and package deliveries across southern and western Maine.

Marco Alvarez·April 2, 2026