After town officials said they wouldn’t pursue an ordinance to stabilize mobile home lot rent, residents are trying to put the issue to a ballot vote.
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine Literary Awards honor local authors
More than 300 authors submitted their works to the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, with winners chosen in more than a dozen categories.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Amid fraud concerns, conservative group pushes for new MaineCare oversight rules
Lead Maine submitted petitions to the state Tuesday seeking to force agency rulemaking on MaineCare provider inspections and improper payments.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Our guide to 6 Maine children’s books aimed at getting kids outdoors
Board books and middle grade novels tell stories about wildlife, blueberries and garbology.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Recipes
Mainers, biscuits and Bakewell Cream are a match made in Bangor
The leavener, probably developed in the 1940s, works magic, according to old-time Mainers.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, News, Sports
Women’s sports bar to take over Noble BBQ site in Portland
The Sports Bra Maine is a franchise of an Oregon-based chain dedicated to showing women’s games. Noble is slated to close on July 12.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Why Democrats are running against the ‘Epstein class’
Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite, betting that voter distrust of powerful institutions can help them shape the midterm debate.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Rangeley ride service fills transportation gap: ‘People help each other’
Volunteer drivers of Rangeley Health Rides provide access to medical appointments, errands and other destinations for residents without reliable transportation.
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Gardiner councilors approve $8.3M city budget not expected to increase taxes
Councilors also approve a 5% sewer rate hike.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republicans got their preferred Paul LePage opponent, but Maine’s 2nd District race is far from over
State Auditor Matt Dunlap rose above the preferred choice of national Democrats, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, to win the primary. Republicans say they are happy that former Gov. Paul LePage is facing him in November.