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Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future

Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.

The operation was the second time in recent weeks that agents reportedly detained several immigrants working at Backyard Farms in Madison.

Isabelle Lee left the position Feb. 11, creating another vacancy for the downtown organization’s top administrator.

Mobile home owners say they can’t afford rent increases, which in some cases have nearly doubled lot rents since 2024.

A local zoning ordinance prohibits cell towers from being built more than 300 yards from U.S. Route 1.

The restaurant, which will be located in the Irving Big Stop on Wilton Road, expects to hire about 30 employees.

The Trump administration has proposed halting work permits from being issued until a backlog of over 1.4 million asylum applications is eliminated.

Avesta Housing opened Edgewater Village, a new 25-unit affordable housing community for residents ages 55 and older in Farmington.

National suppliers are rationing or cutting off commercial plow operators to make sure they can fulfill government contracts.

The Select Board agreed it needs to consult with the town’s attorney about a question raised about ‘safe zones.’