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Posted inMaine, News
Incentives, rebates still available, but federal heat pump help runs out Dec. 31
Homeowners must act quickly to use federal tax credits, though state programs will remain in place.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fairfield eyes emergency preparedness with community response team
Town and Somerset County officials plan to host a training in January for people interested in volunteering for the new team.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Enrollment at Job Corps centers to resume in Maine
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King pushed back this summer against the Trump administration’s pausing of operations at nearly 100 Job Corps sites across the country.
Posted inMaine, News
First 2026 refugees expected Nov. 24 as Maine’s annual arrivals drop significantly
The state’s resettlement total of 50 people is a 95% decline from last year, leaving Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services preparing for a far slower pace of arrivals.
Posted inMaine, News
Connecticut man charged with murder in Corinth shooting
Jawon Owens, 27, of East Hartford, is accused of fatally shooting Scott Roberts, 46, of Glenburn, in September.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers consider ban on AI-generated sexual abuse images
A public hearing Friday on the proposal drew broad support from police and advocates, but defense attorneys have raised concerns about the bill being overly broad.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Vassalboro man arrested after burglary in Fairfield, police chase
Joel Williams, 27, remained jailed Friday in Skowhegan where bail was denied.
Posted inMaine, News
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and food boxes in Maine
Community meals and food distributions are planned in communities across the state ahead of the holiday.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
New Winslow eatery opens in former Lobster Trap restaurant
Rex’s Riverside Grill at 21 Bay St. opened Friday for takeout meals, and owner Jeffrey Daigneault is working to add a sit-down restaurant and pub.