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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.
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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.
Posted inNews
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.
Posted inBusiness, News
Modular construction, big or small, fills a hole in Maine’s housing market
When available homes don’t quite fit the bill, prefab housing can help.
Posted inBusiness, Hearts of Pine, News, Sports
Portland Hearts of Pine move into larger shop in Bayside
Full of heart-coated designs, the new retail space speaks to the growing enthusaism for Maine’s professional soccer team.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
How Maine Democrats plan to make abortion an issue for Susan Collins
As new ads from Democrats pounce on Collins’ remarks that she doesn’t regret confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood’s advocacy arm is endorsing Graham Platner.