Timothy Galvez faces felony charges and a civil lawsuit for a years-long scheme officials say involved unfinished jobs, stolen money and shady business practices.
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Portland Jetport incentives for airline with ICE contract prompt concern from city officials, residents
Though Avelo Airlines says it has not carried out any deportations from Maine, some city leaders are also concerned that they would be unable to track or prevent such flights.
Rumford, Skowhegan mills cited as top industrial polluters, but tire burning goes on with state’s OK
ND Paper’s mill in Rumford and Sappi’s Somerset mill in Skowhegan are two of the nation’s top industrial air polluters, a new report says.
Amazon to open its first Maine warehouse in Caribou
The Seattle-based online megaretailer had previously scouted locations for a potential site in Scarborough, but no such facility ever opened.
7 Maine ski resorts that offer summer fun
With the snow gone, Maine’s ski resorts transition to summer fun with hiking, biking, live music and more.
Sweltering heat strains New England power grid, nearly breaks record for usage
Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.
Madison’s TimberHP emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with eye on ‘sustainable’ future
The wood fiber insulation manufacturer that brought Madison’s former paper mill back to life had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March.
Versant Power customers will see another rate increase next month
Maine’s second-largest electric utility serves about 165,000 customers in northern and eastern Maine.
Maine home prices set a new record in May
Maine homebuyers paid a median of $425,000 in May, just two months after the state recorded the first price decrease in 6 years.
Maine’s hospitals say they’re under threat by proposed Medicaid cuts
Sen. Susan Collins, a key vote, has not indicated whether she will vote in favor of President Trump’s budget bill.