After a snowstorm surprised Mainers in late October, many started digging out the winter coats, boots and gloves.

PORTLAND — Trustees of the Cumberland County Civic Center said they’ll move quickly to start work on the $33 million renovation voters approved in Tuesday’s referendum.

They say the “Brunswick West” site for a proposed Downeaster layover facility is cheaper and more centrally located than the alternatives.

The list is based on an evaluation of the companies’ employee policies and procedures and employee comments.

The Great State of Maine Air Show is coming back later this month after a two-year absence, but it’s a bit different than when it last took flight three years ago.

There is an upside to all the financial turmoil and the sluggish economic recovery of the past few months: Maine towns and cities are taking advantage of very low interest rates to refinance debt, with significant savings for taxpayers.