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27K forested acres in western Maine are now protected for outdoor recreation 

The protected lands are centered around Bethel and include the former Chadbourne Tree Farm.

Belfast to change part of downtown street to one-way traffic

The plan will direct traffic north from Main Street toward Market Street, eliminating the southbound approach from Church Street into Post Office Square.

The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew out to the carrier on Wednesday to give the crew […]

Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the Atlantic season as it surges towards US Gulf Coast

Isaias surged towards the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday after strengthening into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, the National Hurricane Center said, prompting mandatory evacuations and school closures in some coastal areas of Florida. Forecasters warned Isaias could bring damaging hurricane-force winds to parts of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi, […]

Mom’s chats with adult daughter called ‘weird’

Dear Abby offers practical wisdom on navigating controlling partners, addressing animal welfare concerns, and maintaining boundaries in personal relationships through these insightful and direct responses to reader questions.