A Minnesota company’s plan to build airplanes at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station was seen as a major boost, both to base redevelopment and the midcoast Maine economy, when it was announced in July 2010.
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This Phantom was built to be seen
STOCKHOLM — When Kyle Anderson pulls up to the gas pumps in front of Anderson’s Store to refuel his Phantom, residents do a double take.
Augusta shop inventory subject of lawsuit
AUGUSTA — The owner of a downtown Augusta shop faces claims that the minerals and gems at his store aren’t his to sell.
On the minds of Mainers
They want more affordable energy, a balanced state budget and better job opportunities. Mainers of all stripes weigh in on the state’s most pressing issues and tell the governor what they’d like to hear him say during Tuesday’s State of the State address at 7 p.m.
Winter keeping road crews busy
Ice. Freezing rain. Rain.
Mix in a few inches of snow and it doesn’t make for much winter fun so far this season, but it sure has kept road crews busy. And much of it has been at overtime wages.
Town wants to be known
RICHMOND — Business owners and residents have agreed they need to work together to get people off the interstate and, in their words, “discover Richmond before the rest of the world does.”
Twinkie tales dot memory lane
One day at recess in the school yard at St. Mary and Joseph Catholic School, I fell down and seriously skinned my knee. Everyone laughed and ran off, except for Mary Lister.
Many await governor’s address
AUGUSTA — The governor’s annual State of the State address can be a fairly predictable speech.
City reputation concerns council
AUGUSTA — City officials want to do a better job communicating with the public, from highlighting the recent success of the downtown to finding ways to make council meetings interactive.