A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services. Many small libraries with all-volunteer staffs say that’s impossible.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Maine restaurant owners blame staffing challenges on housing shortage
Business owners say they can’t afford to pay workers the high wages necessary to keep up with rising housing prices, and even when they can, there’s nowhere for employees to live.
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Posted inMaine colleges, News, Sports
Colby women fall to MIT in NCAA Division III tournament
Natalie Barnouw’s penalty-kick goal lifts the Beavers.
Posted inMaine, News
Lockwood mill fire in Waterville deemed accidental
The fire, reported around 6:30 p.m. Friday, was located in a construction zone on the fifth floor of the mill building.
Posted inMaine, News
Crash involving hair salon in Lewiston leaves 1 dead, several injured
Two vehicles collided on Lisbon Street as a result of an improper lane change, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Where to buy Maine-made sweet treats for the holidays
Let Maine’s best bakers and confectioners take some stress out of the season for you.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine
These Maine chefs are taking on a cooking challenge: Feeding a community in need
For chefs like Eric Bufo at Wayside Food Programs, using donated and rescued ingredients to provide restaurant-quality, seasonally driven meals is an everyday test.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, News
Seeking light, in the darkness | Column
Anticipating the upcoming holidays provides sparks of light in an otherwise dark world.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How Maine residents can get the most out of their heat pumps
Homeowners are using heat pumps to cut fossil fuel use. But proper use and weatherization are key to maximizing benefits, experts say.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
5 tips for an efficient heat pump
If used correctly, heat pumps can lower household costs.