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Affordable housing stock expected to increase in Maine, but high costs are still straining owners, renters
Rising homeownership costs and burdensome rents cloud a housing picture characterized by stable economic growth, MaineHousing says in its annual summary.
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Monmouth fire destroys barn, cause under investigation
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire at an unoccupied property on Tillson Road.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine Mall shooting: Police search for suspect, mall fully evacuated
South Portland police released photos of the suspect, who was seen leaving through the food court and has not yet been identified.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council allows church zoning changes
One city councilor who voted against the proposal said it sets a bad precedent on housing. Another vote is needed.
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Waterville protesters target Elon Musk at Tesla charging station
‘It’s completely illegal and it removes Congress from having the financial control that is constitutionally theirs,’ one protester said of the billionaire’s access to government payment systems.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins meets with other lawmakers critical of Elon Musk’s moves to cut agencies, workforce
Meanwhile, Sen. Angus King and 7 colleagues sent a letter to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles raising national security concerns about Musk and his team accessing classified and sensitive information.
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Aldi supermarket chain signs lease in Portland at former Big Lots site
The German company, which currently has no Maine stores, signed a lease in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue.
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Maine delegation rejects Trump’s plan to take over Gaza as dangerous, unserious
Sen. Susan Collins doubts the plan would work and says it might be a negotiating tactic, Sen. Angus King says it’s dangerous and Rep. Chellie Pingree calls it sickening and reckless.
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Anti-Trump protesters gather near Maine State House in Augusta
The protest was part of a movement in capital cities across the nation.