The combined entity would have over $4 billion in assets and 59 branches in Maine and New Hampshire.
2017
Posted inMaine, News
Fire destroys tractor-trailer carrying frozen food on Maine Turnpike in West Gardiner
The northbound turnpike lanes were closed as firefighters worked to contained the blaze.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Split in Republican Party shows as 2 senators denounce Trump
Bob Corker of Tennessee and Arizona’s Jeff Flake – who says he’ll leave the Senate rather than be ‘complicit’ – join other mainstream party leaders in speaking out against the president.
Posted inMaine
Maine man trying to light cigarette flips truck end over end
The truck came to rest on its roof after crashing through several trees.
Posted inMaine, New England
Maine departments battle woods fire near Grafton Notch
Crews were expected to continue Tuesday to fight the fire that was reported Monday afternoon.
Posted inNews
Leaf and brush pickup in Skowhegan begins this week
The town will continue to pick up leaves and brush as long as weather permits.
Posted inNation & World, News
Small Montana firm lands Puerto Rico’s biggest contract to get the power back on
The company, located in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s hometown, had only two full-time employees when Maria struck but says its plans call for ramping up rapidly by hiring short-term contract workers.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Amazon? Not this time, but the future can be bright
Maine couldn’t support the corporate giant now, but it can help entrepreneurs and new products get their start.
Posted inMaine, News
Oxford Street homeless shelter in Portland to stay open 24 hours a day
Currently, overnight guests must pack up and leave every morning, an exodus that has led to neighborhood and business complaints.
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: For students to be ready for college and careers, attendance matters
Reducing absenteeism can be a hidden key to improving student achievement and success.