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Posted inMaine, News
How a landmark 2022 law set the stage for increased interest in ADUs in Maine
As the state has confronted a sustained housing crisis, accessory dwelling units have emerged as part of the solution.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
The $85 test that could change Maine’s PFAS fight
While the CDC finds the kits provide ‘actionable’ information about water quality, they cannot be used to unlock state-funded filtration systems.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Some Maine schools have unsafe radon levels. Most haven’t been tested.
Just 12% of Maine’s school buildings were tested in the past 5 years, and nearly a quarter of them had elevated levels of the cancer-causing gas.
Posted inCommunity, News
Waterville, Winslow bridge to close for over a month
The bridge will also be closed overnight Thursday.
Posted inMaine, News
12-year-old reported missing found safe
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office report she was found safe.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mainers can still get abortion pills by mail. Could the Supreme Court change that?
The Supreme Court restored temporary access until May 11 after a lower court ruled that mifepristone should only be available in person.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
In race between Susan Collins and Graham Platner, where do moderates turn?
Some supporters of Janet Mills are slow to warm to the near-certain Democratic nominee for Senate.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
Here’s what Graham Platner says Lewiston needs to thrive
The U.S. Senate candidate called for more federal government investment in local communities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Water Co. is proposing a rate increase. Here’s how to give feedback.
Members of the public will be able to offer comments and sworn testimony at a hearing Wednesday.