Beef, in particular, is likely to see increased consumer demand as the prices in grocery stores drop.
2017
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Nation’s capital a glutton for tax payouts, averaging $37,000 per person
High incomes are the main reason, but the district gets nearly $4 back per dollar paid in. Maine ranks 46th at $5,432 paid per person.
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Couple going to their own wedding kicked off United flight
The couple and the airline give conflicting reports about what led to them being asked to get off.
Posted inMaine, News
Hathorn Block project in Richmond moves ahead with window replacements
Developers are opting to build condominium units instead of apartments and they are actively marketing the property to prospective buyers.
Posted inNation & World, News
North Korea accuses U.S. of creating situation for nuclear war
Ambassador Kim In Ryong said Monday that North Korea ‘is ready to react’ to any military action by the Trump administration.
Posted inMaine, News
After months of doubt, July 4th celebration finds a home in Clinton
The group behind what was known as the Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration has agreed to move a scaled back celebration to Lions Club fairgrounds in Clinton.
Posted inMaine
Biddeford crew quickly extinguishes fire in 1800s apartment building
The fire started in a bathroom in the South Street building.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Project to transform ‘dead space’ at Portland’s Canal Plaza begins
The plaza located in the middle of the Old Port will feature new landscaping and a free-standing building that will house a cafe or retail store.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan traffic plan begins Monday with orange cones and sawhorses
Gem Street and Cowette Street are now open only to one-way traffic from Madison Avenue to North Avenue to slow down speeders and divert traffic from the residential neighborhood.
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Waterville council to consider closing Common Street on Thursdays for farmers market
With part of The Concourse sold to Colby, farmers market is being moved from there to Common Street.