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.

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 — The owner of a downtown Augusta shop faces claims that the minerals and gems at his store aren’t his to sell.

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.

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.

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.

AUGUSTA — The governor’s annual State of the State address can be a fairly predictable speech.

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.