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Augusta Kmart plaza project aiming high, developers say
A $4.2 million tax break is crucial to making a site worthy of the ‘next generation’ of Augusta residents, city councilors were told Thursday.
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Some fishermen see Trump as a friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
Conservation groups who have pushed for stricter rules and fishing standards said they’re also waiting to see the direction Trump takes fisheries and ocean policy.
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Augusta’s Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens Monday
The 1,800-square-foot restaurant has 20 employees and will be open daily 11 a.m.-11p.m., the company said.
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Fairfield to get new Dunkin’ restaurant on Main St.
The new eatery is expected in fall 2025, according to a Dec. 3 report from Stephen Landry.
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Despite progress, Maine women still earn less and are more likely to live in poverty
A report released Thursday calls for more equity in the labor market to close the gender pay gap and improve women’s access to higher paying jobs.
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Fairfield homes, businesses gain fiber internet access
The expansion, Fidium Fiber’s latest investment in the region, will give the community much-needed high-speed internet access, a town official said.
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Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bill would ‘ensure Americans are not erroneously denied their well-earned Social Security benefits simply because they chose at some point to work in their careers in public service.’
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The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it’s capping overdraft fees at $5 with a rule set to take effect in October 2025, if it isn’t overturned by Congress or altered under a Trump administration.
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Augusta mental health organizations join forces
Kennebec Behavioral Health and Crisis & Counseling Centers have joined together.