A budget to switch from a calendar to a July-to-June fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting
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Why western Maine gas prices are among the highest in the state
Central and western Maine generally pay a slightly higher price for fuel.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Portland International Jetport to change its restaurant lineup this year
The new mix of eateries includes 2 local brands and 2 national chains.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine open their ‘Last Chance’ ticket window
Standing room and bench seat tickets will be distributed throughout the season for Maine’s professional men’s soccer team.
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At Goodwill Outlet in Gorham, Mainers take bargain hunting to another level
The outlet store is a regular haunt for deal hunters looking for hidden treasure.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Dr. Oz escalates Medicaid fraud claims against Maine, other states
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator said the techniques the federal government is using in Minnesota could be applied to other states such as Maine.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine can protect its lakes, farms and bottle bill all at the same time | Opinion
A proposal to invest a portion of unclaimed bottle deposits in clean lakes and working farms will not create the doomsday scenario being portrayed by beverage distributors.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine court e-filing making more work for staff, DAs say
Maeghan Maloney and Neil McLean have warned they may need to ask for more county-funded office staff positions to handle the workload.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Resiliency Center moves in Lewiston: ‘No one should be suffering in silence’
Officials at the center, formed in the wake of the 2023 mass shooting, say they’ve helped more than 900 individuals.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Guides, Maine, News
Do you need a license to sell produce in Maine?
A guide to what vendors should know to sell their products at farmers markets and farmstands in central Maine and across the state.