The store at 180 JFK Plaza off Kennedy Memorial Drive is one of hundreds of Joann stores slated to close.
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Augusta Walgreens to close next month as part of pharmacy cuts nationwide
Customers will have their prescriptions automatically transferred to a different Walgreens on the east side of the Kennebec River.
Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court
Neighbors have appealed the city planning board’s recent approval of a plan to add 265 long-term surface parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport.
Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies
Togus VA workers are fired, the Acadia hiring freeze is lifted and a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring event is canceled.
Maine inches toward allowing cannabis ‘social clubs’
The idea, approved by voters in 2016, is picking up steam with a new report recommending how to regulate ‘cannabis hospitality establishments.’
Farmington’s Franklin Savings Bank promotes Augusta woman
Lauren Breton is now commercial loan servicing officer with the bank.
While home insurance rates spike elsewhere, Maine leads country in stability
Maine has been the least impacted by climate change-fueled insurance rate increases nationwide, a new report finds.
Waterville’s Alfond center hires ‘American Ninja Warrior’ champion
Labreck is one of the most decorated women in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ history, the obstacle course show that premiered on NBC in 2009.
Skowhegan Savings Bank promotes Waterville man
Andrew Fortin-Trimble is now senior vice president and chief banking officer.
Trump has some Canadians rethinking their Maine vacation plans
Tariff threats and political insults could put millions of dollars for Maine’s tourism industry at risk.