The state’s aging sewer systems need to be upgraded and expanded to support the 84,000 homes Maine says it needs by 2030. It won’t be cheap.
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Maine Turnpike speed limit lowered as snow arrives just in time for evening commute
Several communities in southern and central Maine have also announced parking bans and early closures. Forecasters say anywhere from 1-2 inches to 5 inches could fall by Wednesday morning.
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How a change to net energy billing could cost a few Mainers tens of thousands
A ‘drafting error’ in a 2025 law could force dozens of residents to forfeit investments in community solar. Lawmakers are working on a fix.
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Marshwood’s Henri Rivard wins mile at New England indoor track championships
The Hawks senior tops a number of strong individual efforts at Saturday’s high school track and field meet in Boston.
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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.
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Why Chellie Pingree was skeptical of what she saw during an ICE facility visit
Pingree, a Democrat from Maine’s 1st District, made an oversight visit Thursday afternoon to the facility in Burlington, Mass.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheverus boys basketball beats Scarborough to make first regional final since 2011
The Stags get 21 points from Colton Jewett and 19 from Khaelon Watkins to end No. 8 Scarborough’s run.
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Scarborough boys basketball shocks No. 1 Windham in overtime
The Red Storm let a lead slip away in the fourth quarter but prevaile at the finish to take out the two-time state champions.
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As Valentine’s Day prices rise, are Mainers looking for cheap gifts?
Some customers are buying smaller boxes of chocolate, or nothing at all, but the full picture of demand may not be clear until Sunday.
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Icicles could be hurting your home. Here’s how to prevent costly damage.
A buildup of meltwater on a roof can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage, and the risk is increased in a cold, snowy winter like the one Maine is experiencing.