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Posted inBusiness, Maine
This Androscoggin County town is asking residents to consider one of the largest solar array projects ever in Maine
Project planners say the solar array would provide the town ‘a significant influx of new revenue the town can put toward its general fund without requiring any new town services.’
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Posted inNation & World, News
Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County.
Posted inMaine, News
Three ejected from horse-drawn buggy after being struck by SUV
The buggy passengers were transported to a hospital for treatment, as was the driver of the vehicle that hit them, state police said. The horse had to be put down.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader
Meanwhile, Rep. Katrina Smith, R-Palmero, has been elected to serve as the assistant minority leader, replacing Rep. Amy Arata, R-New Gloucester.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News
How will ranked choice voting decide the winner of 2nd District race?
The bruising and expensive race for Maine’s 2nd District seat is headed to a ranked choice runoff in which a write-in candidate and blank ballots could play roles.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Owner of Brunswick pizzeria Nomad to retire, close restaurant
Dutchman’s Wood-Fired Bagels will be taking over the space and opening a restaurant there in early 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Some Hannaford stores still facing network issues affecting to-go ordering
Most locations are accepting credit cards again, but the supermarket chain’s website and online ordering service were still down as of Sunday morning.
Posted inMaine
Hartland community center receives $238,000 USDA rural development grant
The grant will go toward replacing the roof and improving the heating system, according to USDA Rural Development officials.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta councilors approve $2.6 million tax break for proposed downtown riverfront boutique hotel
The plan calls for developing the castle-like Olde Federal Building in downtown Augusta into a destination hotel with a spa, café and rooftop bar.