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Last update: 10 hours agoNostalgia & local business buzz: A South Portland sushi spot is reopening plans after a kitchen fire at Makoto Sushi Bar and Grill, with officials saying the alarm and fast mutual-aid response limited damage—though the restaurant will stay closed for an extended repair period. Rural healthcare pressure: MaineHealth is weighing whether to close Labor & Delivery services at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, a move that could force longer drives for childbirth care and has sparked a community petition and upcoming listening sessions. Statehouse politics: Memorial Day rallies keep heating up in Maine’s Senate race, with Graham Platner and Bernie Sanders again pushing a “Fighting Oligarchy” message ahead of the June primary. Cost squeeze for Mainers: Farmers market vendors say higher fuel, freight, and tariffs are forcing price hikes just as the season ramps up. Tech & power concerns: Maine communities continue debating data centers after state action fell short, with local moratoriums gaining momentum.
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