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Shoppers said they find great produce, homemade products and community at local markets.

The neighborhood pub on Lincoln Street — sometimes likened to the bar from 'Cheers' — has long been known for its welcoming atmosphere, sports on the TV and $5 steak specials.

The pantry, located at Biddeford's Rotary Park, offers free toys and leashes for pets and pet owners.

The burger joint, with locations in Biddeford, Westbrook and Scarborough, has agreed to pay about $83,000 in back wages and fines. A judge has not yet approved the settlement.

The former Methodist church on School Street has been owned by the city since 2019 and was originally intended to be a teen center. Now, nonprofit Project Home is working to turn it into apartments.

Seasoned municipal manager Cornell Knight has been tapped to temporarily succeed Truc Dever, who announced her resignation in April.

The budget represents a 4.74% increase over this year's and will require a nearly 10% tax hike.

The school budget proposal is 4.89% higher than last year's and will raise property taxes for the owner of a median home by about $120 a year.

Voters also chose 7 members of the new Charter Review Commission and picked a Democratic nominee for the York County Commissioners.

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