The sector accounted for more than 32,000 jobs in Maine in 2024, nearly 5% of the state’s workforce.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder to be held without bail
Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting his girlfriend multiple times Sunday night and remains in custody at the Franklin County jail in Farmington.
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Posted inElections, Maine
Stephen King endorses a Maine governor candidate
The prolific author from Maine is backing Hannah Pingree in her bid to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inMaine, News
Have you built or rented an ADU? Are you considering it? Tell us about it.
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are being pushed as an affordable option to help build up the state’s low housing inventory.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does hand sanitizer work well against norovirus? | Fact brief
Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Why has enforcement slowed against Maine’s Chinese marijuana grows?
Despite the Trump administration’s promises of a federal crackdown, Maine sheriffs say they are bearing the burden of investigating hundreds of grows run by transnational criminal groups.
Posted inMaine, News
Colby College wins statewide arts advocacy award
The Maine Art Education Association’s Art Advocate of the Year went to Colby’s arts office for its ‘extraordinary commitment to arts education.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Newport police investigate alleged assault after school board trans policy debate
Public comment at the Regional School Unit 19 meeting Tuesday night abruptly ended when people started arguing about a student’s suspension.
Posted inNews
Sensible tax reforms will drive Maine forward | Opinion
Without tax reform that puts working Mainers first, we will not achieve the systemic change we need.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Tilton Pond to focus on preventing spread of invasive plant to nearby waters
State officials say swollen bladderwort is widespread in Tilton Pond, making eradication unrealistic.