Starting Nov. 20, the airline will offer flights twice a week from Portland to Sarasota.
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Farmington voters approve funding for skateboard park
Voter approval was needed because perpetual care comes with the funding.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of August 12-18
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of August 12-18. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for November election
Voters can also register to vote and change their party status on the secretary of state’s website.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
California solar company’s demise underscores industry primed for casualties
SunPower’s stumbles happened against the background of high interest rates, which make panels less affordable for homeowners, and a major subsidy cut in its home state – the country’s biggest solar market.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris’ pick of Walz amps up excitement in Midwestern states, inspires big donations
The Harris campaign said Wednesday that it had raised $36 million in the first 24 hours after the vice presidential announcement.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Farmers honor ‘Peanuts’ creator Charles M. Schulz with corn mazes across U.S. and Canada
More than 80 farms in the U.S. and Canada have created ‘Peanuts’-themed mazes to celebrate the beloved comic strip’s 75th birthday.
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Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to lawsuit
According to the lawsuit, the Titan ‘dropped weights’ about 90 minutes into its dive, indicating the team had aborted or attempted to abort the dive.
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Winslow council holds closed-door meeting after councilor sought protective order against town manager
The public was not allowed in the meeting room once councilors voted to move into executive session, but voices and shouting within the room could be heard from outside.
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Buttigieg tours Portland marine terminal, Roux Institute site on second day in Maine
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who was on the short list to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, is completing a national tour to highlight infrastructure investments.