Businesses around the state are reporting strong fall numbers after a warm, dry September, giving the state’s $5.5 billion tourism industry a boost.
October 2015
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Candidates divided over Portland mayor’s role as city leader
The three point to differences in style and on issues such as the minimum wage and the handling of assistance to immigrants.
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Posted inPolitics
Democrats’ second-tier candidates hope to gain traction at presidential debate
Martin O’Malley, Jim Webb and Linc Chafee are polling far behind front-runners Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders going into Tuesday night’s showdown.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New rules likely to add weeks to home purchase closings
The rules aimed at helping buyers fully understand the loan terms will lengthen the wait to 60 days or more.
Posted inOp-Eds
Like roads and bridges, water infrastructure is critical to daily life
Unseen underground, many of our water mains were installed more than 100 years ago and need to be upgraded.
Posted inOp-Eds
Solar power session sparks great interest
Sustain Mid Maine Coalition draws a crowd from throughout central Maine, signaling great interest in renewable energy.
Posted inFootball
Race for second seed in Class D South football heating up
Oak Hill’s win over Lisbon all but assured Raiders of top seed.