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MaineCF announces new regional fund for nonprofits in Sagadahoc County

January 1, 2019December 30, 2019

The Maine Community Foundation has created the Sagadahoc County Fund to support nonprofit and public organizations in Sagadahoc County. A volunteer committee of Lincoln and Sagadahoc county community and business leaders called the Southern Midcoast Committee reviews grants and makes recommendations for funding. In 2018, the committee awarded more than $80,000 in grants to 13 […]

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Nine housing projects in Maine receive federal aid

by Edward D. Murphy December 31, 2018December 31, 2018

The $15.3 million in grants and loans are earmarked for affordable housing.

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Calm weather ahead to start the new year in Maine

by Edward D. Murphy December 31, 2018January 1, 2019

Sunshine and milder temperatures are expected to take hold Tuesday as 2019 begins.

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Port authority finds money, revives plans for waterfront cold storage in Portland

by Peter McGuire December 31, 2018December 30, 2018

The agency hopes to attract a partner to build and operate a refrigerated warehouse at the International Marine Terminal.

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Speeding car flips over I-295, lands on Marginal Way in Portland

by Beth Quimby December 30, 2018December 30, 2018

The man at the wheel was not seriously injured but will face several charges, according to Maine State Police.

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Portland announces membership of new working waterfront panel

by Kelley Bouchard December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

The Waterfront Working Group includes lobstermen and others who will consider a variety of issues during a six-month moratorium on waterfront development.