Housing and growing the tax base are among top priorities city councilors are focusing on this year.
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Maine school districts delicately balance traditional snow days and remote learning
A growing number now switch to remote learning after using a few snow days, although some are hesitant to embrace the practice.
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See how much snow fell in Maine during Monday’s blizzard
Coastal locations saw the most snow from the nor’easter that hit much of the East Coast, while many inland areas were largely spared.
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DHS denies having a watchlist. These videos show federal agents telling Mainers otherwise
Elinor Hilton and Colleen Fagan are suing federal immigration officials, alleging they violated their First Amendment rights to observe agents by threatening to place them in a database for ‘domestic terrorists.’
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Breeze Airways will add nonstop flights between Maine and Ohio
The jetport will also add one-stop service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner grows lead in U.S. Senate primary against Gov. Janet Mills, poll shows
The survey also asked voters about the Maine governor’s race and the race for Congressional District 2.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Recipes
A sweet spot may be coming for Maine-made bitters
Local producers of cocktail bitters and digestifs see potential for growth with both craft cocktail fans and those looking to drink less alcohol.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Skowhegan creamery’s ricotta earns more praise
Food & Wine magazine placed Crooked Face Creamery’s applewood cold smoked ricotta atop its list of 25 essential American-made cheeses.
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Former police recruit sues Maine Criminal Justice Academy
David Peters, of Lincoln, says that his 14th Amendment rights were violated when the academy removed him and revoked his certifications after he was accused of ‘groping’ a female cadet.
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Northeast blizzard blisters Maine’s coastline
Snow and wind gusts of over 50 mph in some areas created whiteout conditions for many Mainers on Monday.