The hospital won’t be paying any taxes, but the economic activity of 500 new workers outweighs that, officials say.
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Hawaiian-style sushi restaurant coming to South Portland
Big Fin Poké in Westbrook is opening a second location
Use of deadly force justified in front-end loader chase last year
A Lewiston officer had fired at the tires of the vehicle driven by two boys on a destructive spree.
Veterinarian to open new Dresden practice
Susan Bailey has always wanted to be a vet, but only recently has she wanted to build her own practice.
Parents of man slain in Manchester seek compensation from victims’ fund for funeral, counseling
Eric Williams was one of two people killed Dec. 25, 2015, in Manchester not far from his Augusta home.
Burning abandoned Manchester garage leads to jail sentence
Timothy Overlock, 43, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated criminal mischief.
Hampden-based waste-to-energy facility affirms April 1 opening
The facility, the result of a partnership between the Municipal Review Committee and Fiberight, will turn solid waste from municipalities into biofuels.
Anthony Sanborn, Maine’s 1st convicted killer to be released on bail, gets taste of freedom
He is adjusting to a world that left him behind during nearly three decades spent behind bars.
Westbrook police and others shave their heads for a cause
Public safety personnel go bald to raise money for children’s cancer research.
Pittston Fair offers fresh french fries, horse-pulls and food competitions
Sunday events include a fun 5-kilometer run, a Strawberry Pageant coronation, barrel racing, pig scrambles and a baby contest.