If the 3 Bucksport-area dams are forfeited, the water supply of several towns will be in peril.
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Amy Allen wins Songwriter of the Year at 2025 Grammys
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was also nominated in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
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Skowhegan officials take deep dive into trash costs
The town’s waste management and recycling supervisor recommended the town stop paying for commercial trash disposal and encourage businesses to recycle more.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Bill would add to hotel sales tax to fund school construction
The legislation comes as a group plans to release a report examining possible changes to Maine’s school funding formula.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Portland studio launches the ‘Netflix of Maine,’ a streaming platform for and about the state
StreamState will feature films, shows and workshops about Maine or by Maine producers, plus live Maine events.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
We asked Mainers what businesses they want to see set up shop. Here’s what they said.
The wish list includes more indoor recreation, a Cheesecake Factory and an Ikea.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Working group recommends regulating intoxicating hemp
A group of health experts and producers wants the state to create age limits for products and put a cap on the amount of THC in beverages.
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Visitors have fun playing in the snow at Winter Fun Day at Bradbury Mountain
Chris Silsbee, park manager at Bradbury Mountain State Park, said that the event travels around to different state parks every weekend.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Ford Model T snowmobile enthusiasts flock to Bingham
Lovers of Model T snowmobiles were showing off their antique vehicles during the Model T Ford Snowmobile Club’s 25th annual meet.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce honors 3 members
More than 900 people turned out recently for the annual Kenney Awards to recognize the accomplishments of members of the central Maine business community.