Business groups say the economic benefits of the 145-mile project outweigh drawbacks.
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Tech investor from Lewiston gives back to next generation
David Roux returns to his former school to help get students interested in coding and STEM programs.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Are mushrooms a new cash crop for Maine?
Auburn may become home to a large-scale mushroom-growing operation.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Eight more charged in connection with federal marijuana raid in February
The 41-count indictment handed down last week stems from raids targeting a medical marijuana growing operation that prosecutors say illegally sold surplus pot and derivatives.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Lewiston, Auburn high schools return to traditional grading
The schools had switched to proficiency-based grading on a scale of 1 to 4, but parents complained.
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Rare Lockheed plane in Auburn getting a new life – as a cocktail lounge
But first the restored ‘Super Star’ Constellation must be trucked – carefully – for 3 days to its new home outside of JFK airport in a massive hotel development.
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Maine schools, hospitals consider creative tactics to recruit nurses
Shortages are felt in other health care categories, too.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Patrick Dempsey closes event, thanking fundraisers and volunteers
The 10th annual Dempsey Challenge raises $1.2 million.
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Dempsey rides in on a Harley to kick off challenge
Bike-riding, running and walking events this weekend in Lewiston support cancer patients.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime
Former restaurant owner pleads guilty to underreporting $2.5 million in income
Junlong Bunleng, 51, former owner of the Pepper & Spice Thai Cuisine in Lewiston will be sentenced in January.