The Trump administration is phasing out paper checks starting next week, but those who haven’t switched to online payments will still be paid.
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Hallowell group gets grant for traffic calming at intersection
The Strong Towns Hallowell group hopes to slow cars down near the intersection of Central and Hillcrest streets, where more than 70% of drivers exceed the posted speed limit.
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Posted inMaine, News
More Maine wells are drying up this year as drought continues
With 12% of the state in an extreme drought, more than 10 times as many wells have been reported dry so far this year than in all of 2024.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Politics
Maine property taxes are high. What can lawmakers do about it?
A new task force met for the first time to issue recommendations for easing the property tax burden. Finding a solution could be tricky.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home sales rise for 6th consecutive month, despite national decline
The median home price in Maine is about $15,000 below record highs set in May and June, but still remains above the median cost at this point last year.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Medicare, Medicaid and food assistance face major changes for Maine residents
Maine DHHS says new federal law will raise costs, tighten rules and leave thousands at risk of losing health and food benefits.
Posted inEvents
2025 Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice Ceremony
On October 2, we celebrated the 2025 Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice winners, recognizing the best in dining, shopping, and more across Franklin County, Livermore Falls, and Livermore.
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Bethel’s Jewel Clark is Fryeburg Fair’s sign painting songbird
Clark yodels and writes songs in her head as she readies the hundreds of signs on the signature white buildings for the fair that will start Sept. 27.
Posted inBooks, Business, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News
Meet the BFFs behind the mobile bookstore for Maine romance fans | Column
Despite a decline in reading for pleasure, two former Barnes & Noble coworkers have found a niche with Novella.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Longtime Portland lawmaker enters race for Maine governor as an independent
State Rep. Edward Crockett, a 4-term legislator who unenrolled as a Democrat in August, announced his candidacy on Wednesday.