Teams of four skiers, all strapped into the same pair of gigantic wooden skis, attempt to ski as fast as they can as a unit at Titcomb Mountain’s Giant Ski Race.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
While home insurance rates spike elsewhere, Maine leads country in stability
Maine has been the least impacted by climate change-fueled insurance rate increases nationwide, a new report finds.
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Posted inMaine
A new bill could make it easier for Mainers to get small loans. It would also allow lenders to charge more.
Supporters claim the measure would help people in need of emergency funds, but opponents say it would undo protections against predatory lenders.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell begins national search for new city manager
The search, expected to take 3-4 months to complete, comes days after the City Council accepted current City Manager Gary Lamb’s resignation, effective in June.
Posted inBusiness
Waterville’s Alfond center hires ‘American Ninja Warrior’ champion
Labreck is one of the most decorated women in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ history, the obstacle course show that premiered on NBC in 2009.
Posted inBusiness
Skowhegan Savings Bank promotes Waterville man
Andrew Fortin-Trimble is now senior vice president and chief banking officer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Trump has some Canadians rethinking their Maine vacation plans
Tariff threats and political insults could put millions of dollars for Maine’s tourism industry at risk.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine’s coldest case: Police still don’t know who killed Kenny Wood Jr. in Auburn in 1954
Despite years of investigation, authorities have never figured out who murdered the 12-year-old from Gray.
Posted inNews, Varsity Maine
Our favorite photos from Saturday’s basketball finals
The Maine state basketball tournament kept on rolling, with boys and girls playing from all over the state.
Posted inMaine
USDA announces Title IX investigation into UMaine
The announcement comes a day after the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights launched an investigation into the Maine Department of Education and a Maine school district.