If Gov. LePage wants to tackle drinking and driving, he should look at other options.
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Committee rejects LePage plan to merge turnpike authority with DOT
The governor’s plan would eliminate the turnpike authority and put the state’s only toll plaza in York.
Maine home sales down almost 14 percent in April compared to previous year
The lack of homes also hurts sellers, who fear listing property without finding another one soon.
Portland tech startup Forager receives $70K of funding from CEI
The company offers procurement software for local food producers and sellers.
Governor’s minimum wage bill proposes slower increase and $11 cap
Business and union interests square off over the latest attempt to change the ballot measure passed in November.
New wine bar to open in downtown Augusta
Circa 1885 will join Fashions on Water Street as two of downtown Augusta’s newest businesses.
Five start-ups chosen as finalists in an annual pitch contest
The winner of LaunchPad, now in its fifth year, will receive a $50,000 grant.
Maine’s unemployment rate unchanged from March
April’s preliminary rate of 3.0 percent reflects tight labor market.
Backyard Farms in Madison sponsors blood drive as American Red Cross of Maine continues bloodmobile campaign
Backyard Farms in Madison is sponsoring a blood drive on Saturday at Somerset Abbey and donating $500 in cash.
Sea Grant director stepping down to take helm at nonprofit
Paul Anderson will become the executive director of the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries.