A local zoning ordinance prohibits cell towers from being built more than 300 yards from U.S. Route 1.
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IHOP is coming to Farmington in April
The restaurant, which will be located in the Irving Big Stop on Wilton Road, expects to hire about 30 employees.
Pausing work permits for asylum seekers would hurt Maine’s economy, officials say
The Trump administration has proposed halting work permits from being issued until a backlog of over 1.4 million asylum applications is eliminated.
Avesta opens Edgewater Village senior housing in Farmington
Avesta Housing opened Edgewater Village, a new 25-unit affordable housing community for residents ages 55 and older in Farmington.
Salt shortage tests Maine’s private snowplow drivers
National suppliers are rationing or cutting off commercial plow operators to make sure they can fulfill government contracts.
Legal question delays Madison board’s vote on addiction clinic license
The Select Board agreed it needs to consult with the town’s attorney about a question raised about ‘safe zones.’
A sweet spot may be coming for Maine-made bitters
Local producers of cocktail bitters and digestifs see potential for growth with both craft cocktail fans and those looking to drink less alcohol.
Skowhegan creamery’s ricotta earns more praise
Food & Wine magazine placed Crooked Face Creamery’s applewood cold smoked ricotta atop its list of 25 essential American-made cheeses.
Property taxes too high? Maine is weighing these 5 fixes
A task force of lawmakers, citizens and experts issued preliminary guidance on how to curb rising property taxes in a report to the Legislature last month.
119 years in, Skowhegan family jeweler announces shift
The third generation at the family-owned Russakoff Jewelers is changing its focus while keeping tradition alive.