The government’s new investments include providing $100 million to support affordable housing financing and other measures.
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Maine State Aquarium to reopen after 4 years
The state-run museum and learning center in Boothbay Harbor opens Wednesday after $1.1 million in upgrades that include 2 new tanks designed to look like the rocky coasts of Boothbay and Burnt Island.
As Worcester Holdings sprays pines with pesticide, Addison residents call for moratorium
But the well-known wreath company isn’t alone. An analysis found that 5 leading conservation groups have registered pesticide applicators on staff.
Doctor joins Central Maine Healthcare’s Neurology Team in Lewiston
Choudhry will treat patients who have had strokes, epilepsy, migraine headaches, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as other conditions.
Belgrade dog retreat to hold grand opening, open house June 29
The event will feature raffles and free consultations for dog training.
Waterville law firms announce merger
The combined firm will operate under the name O’Donnell Lee Marden Dubord, with offices on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.
Madison resident receives promotion at Marshall Communications
Emma Dimock was promoted to the role of account executive.
As seasonal home sales grow in Maine, businesses pop up to watch them
Maine has the highest percentage of second homes in the country, and Portland has been named the nation’s hottest luxury real estate market for almost a year. Entrepreneurs are cashing in on the trend.
Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier
A company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
Jay board to consider changing setback distance for marijuana businesses
A committee recommends changing the distance from 200 feet to 50 feet.