In Caribou, Hermon, Waterville and Gorham, the online megaretailer’s last-mile delivery strategy is making headway and stirring controversy.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How a data center derailed $240k for affordable housing in rural Maine
In the Midcoast, nearly a quarter of a million dollars in federal money earmarked for housing was rescinded from a small town after local officials sought to use the funds for a data center.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
A beach and a book: the ultimate Maine summer pairing
Indulge in summer’s greatest leisure with an upgraded to-be-read stack.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine art galleries showcase dozens of artists in summer shows
The state’s galleries will include the work of established artists as well as up-and-comers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
4 economic goals Maine business leaders want the state to reach by 2035
A new report lays out priorities to boost business competitiveness, lower housing costs and increase wages 20% within the next decade.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Sports
Athletes shine at Special Olympics Maine meet in Farmingdale
Photographer Anna Chadwick captures athletes at the Special Olympics Maine track and field meet at Hall-Dale Middle & High School.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
What Susan Collins did and didn’t ask Pete Hegseth
At a hearing Tuesday, Collins’ questions focused on the fact that Trump’s budget requested only 1 destroyer from Bath Iron Works.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Advocates call for new state standards to hit Maine’s environmental goals
A policy guide released Tuesday aims to ‘rebalance’ state law in favor of tribal rights and environmental health for the next generation of Mainers.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors
Hummingbirds’ arrival has Mainers buzzing | Column
Technology has given birders more ways to share their enthusiasm.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
We interviewed the Maine governor candidates. Here’s what they said.
The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public sat down with most of the gubernatorial hopefuls for one-on-one interviews.