The 10-year, $828,000 deal would help the Civic Center balance its budget and complete much-needed maintenance, officials said.
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3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond
The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.
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Posted inBooks, Health, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
University of Maine at Augusta professor demystifies American yoga in new book
Sarah Hentges’ fourth book is about how we care for ourselves and others amidst a toxic culture of individualism, perfectionism, consumption, exploitation, competition and other destructive ideas and behaviors.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Snow squalls are headed for Maine, followed by another cold blast
The first system won’t produce much accumulation, though some snow squalls might affect driving conditions. A second system brings more snow and more frigid cold.
Posted inLocal & State
Here’s what the latest global climate assessment means for Maine
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a new global assessment outlining a path toward a sustainable future. Dr. Kanae Tokunaga of the Gulf of Maine Institute was one of two experts from the U.S. chosen to contribute. Here’s her take on what ‘transformative change’ could mean for working waterfronts.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Which taxes would increase under Gov. Mills’ budget proposal?
Some of the proposals would increase taxes on individuals. Others would be used to leverage federal Medicaid funds and would not be felt by Maine taxpayers, according to state officials.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bipartisan tax break for retirees on the chopping block
A tax deduction on pension income won bipartisan support three years ago, but is now at the center of a partisan battle over tax increases in the proposed two year-budget.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Human remains found in Lewiston bog
Maine State Police say the remains appear to have been in the bog for an extended period of time.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mining company to sell over 3,000 acres in Penobscot County
The $1.5 million deal by Wolfden Resources does not include Pickett Mountain, which the company has sought to mine for several years.
Posted inBusiness
Farmington native relaunches movement classes
FARMINGTON — Morgen Hall, born and raised in Farmington, has relaunched her business, Little Feet Beats Music and Dance, on Perham Street. The winter session is set to begin Tuesday, Jan. 28, with some free demo classes offered ahead of that launch. There will be mixed-age Music Together classes for infants up to 5 year […]