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Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Oquossoc grocer aids community through pay-it-forward system
The Farmer’s Daughter has provided more than $2,000 to assist customers struggling with food insecurity.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Augusta’s rainbow crosswalks get coat of fresh paint | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the annual tradition of honoring pride month by adding color to crosswalks.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Here’s who’s spent the most on the Maine governor’s race
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Jonathan Bush are continuing to lead fundraising in their respective parties ahead of the June 9 primaries.
Posted inNews
Many Maine households struggle to cover basic expenses, report finds
Advocate says economic instability is bringing ‘a new level of stress’ to households in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Robbins Lumber has resumed operations in wake of deadly explosion
Eight of the 12 people who were injured in the May 15 fire and explosion at the Searsmont mill remain hospitalized.
Posted inMaine, News
Are more Mainers going to Canada for vacation?
Tourism officials in Canada’s nearby provinces hope their proximity and an exchange rate favorable to the U.S. dollar will entice Mainers to visit.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican candidate for governor encourages use of ranked-choice voting
David Jones led reporters through a sample ballot at the State House Monday — the latest instance of a candidate in Maine’s gubernatorial primaries trying to ensure the voting system is used in his favor.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, New England, News
Feds indict Boston woman on fraud charges related to cannabis grow house
Yiwen Zhen, whose property in Dixfield was raided by Oxford County sheriffs deputies last March, is the first alleged grow house operator to face new federal charges in more than a year.
Posted inCommunity, News
What to know ahead of Skowhegan’s annual town meeting
Voters will review the budget, a new homeless shelter ordinance, a moratorium on cannabis businesses and a new comprehensive plan.