‘When the announcement was made you could hear a pin drop’ in the crowd of 1,000 people, says Andy Austin, the longtime Beech Ridge race announcer.
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Allagash named Brewer of the Year in prestigious tasting competition
The Great American Beer Festival honored the Portland brewery Friday with its Brewer of the Year award and two silver medals.
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U.S. stocks edge higher, regrouping after a down week
The market regroups Monday after its biggest weekly drop since June.
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Third round of child tax credit payments go out this week. Here’s what to know
Eligible families are set to receive a third round of monthly child tax credit direct payments this week. The temporarily enhanced tax credits – included in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden in March – provide eligible parents with up to $3,600 per child over the course of […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Apple issues emergency software patch after exploit attributed to hacker-for-hire firm
Although security experts say that average user generally need not worry – such attacks are highly targeted – the discovery still alarmed security professionals.
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Bidding wars: Desperate South Florida renters offer to pay even more than the landlord wants
The situation is further complicating a cutthroat real estate market.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Texas firm to acquire Prime auto dealerships from scandal-ridden owner
Group 1 Automotive Inc. has agreed to purchase Prime Automotive from GPB Capital Holdings, a New York investment firm that has become the target of investors’ lawsuits and criminal allegations.
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Third round of child tax credit payments goes out this week. Here’s what to know.
The temporarily enhanced tax credits provide eligible parents with up to $3,600 per child over the course of a year.
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Will a Prohibition-era law become history in Norridgewock? Voters to decide in November
Voters to weigh in on the town’s blue laws at special town meeting in November.
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Maine’s climate is getting more volatile. Is your home ready for it?
Maine’s climate isn’t just getting warmer – it’s becoming more extreme and unpredictable. Now is the time to make your home more resilient, experts say.