A disturbance in the polar vortex could spill icy cold air south into the United States much earlier than usual, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Preparing the Thanksgiving feast begins months ahead at Wild Oats in Brunswick
Making thousands of pies, sides, cookies, breads and everything customers need for their holiday table takes lots of planning and oodles of early mornings.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Waterville parade, opening of Kringleville to usher in holiday season
Other holiday activities on tap in the next few weeks include visits with Santa at Kringleville and the annual Light Up the Town decorating contest.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins signs Maine petition for initiative to restrict transgender rights
The proposed referendum aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s stance on Title IX, the law barring sex discrimination in schools.
Posted inMaine, News
Jay residents press for rent caps as board weighs next steps
Jay mobile home residents urged the Select Board to pursue rent stabilization after rising lot fees and poor park conditions prompted a public call for action.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Pro baseball player from Maine tells Lisbon students to set goals, follow through
Cody Bowker, a Bowdoinham native who was recently drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, spoke to students about leadership skills.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Madison man to serve 3 years as judge tosses drug charges over discovery issue
A judge took issue with the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office’s apparent failure to turn over cellphone evidence in the case against Noah Weeks, who pleaded guilty to fleeing police and hiding in a tree.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine small business owners bracing for soaring health care premiums if ACA tax credits expire
They join self-employed workers at a roundtable Monday to discuss the potentially devastating increases with U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine community solar companies sue over changes to net energy billing laws
A group of 11 companies claim a monthly charge that could start in January violates their constitutional rights.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s largest state employee union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The complaint was filed Monday with the Maine Labor Relations Board and relates to negotiations for contracts that expired at the end of June.