The state is seeking bids for a new housing program for homeless people with opioid use disorder, and has asked the federal government to approve Medicaid spending on other housing-related initiatives.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Seasonal food fun, and a new effort to market fish sustainably
Shop for edible holiday gifts in Union, take a baking class, and find a deal on dinner after Gardens Aglow.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
UPenn hosts Maine artist Ashley Bryan in celebration of acquiring his archive
Bryan will be in Philadelphia on Thursday for a pop-up exhibition and talk related to the acquisition of his personal archive by the University of Pennsylvania.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Avesta aims to expand affordable housing project in South Portland
The second phase of an innovative project would help fulfill the city’s planning goals for the West End, but barely dent the growing need for affordable housing statewide.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Obituaries
‘Smartest person I ever met’: Seismology pioneer Caryl Johnson of Portland loses fight with cancer at 73
Johnson’s early work formed the basis for modern earthquake detection systems and even inspired a passage in author Tom Clancy’s 1984 spy thriller ‘The Hunt for Red October.’
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Smith: Lots to be aggravated about
From CMP’s misleading ads to Trump’s poor environmental record, there’s a lot of upsetting stuff going on.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: As our state’s diabetes rate soars, free program aims to help those at risk
The MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention Program can cut chances of developing this serious condition by up to 75 percent.
Posted inCommunity
Wiscasset Marketplace to host holiday tea at The Ledges Dec. 6, 7
Snow Ball event set for Dec. 8.
Posted inCommunity
43rd celebration of Chester Greenwood Day set for Dec. 7
The 43rd Celebration of Chester Greenwood Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Farmington. The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will present the annual celebration of the Farmington native and earmuff inventor. The parade theme this year is “Favorite Story Book Scene,” so join the celebration and don’t forget to include earmuffs on your […]