A Biddeford scientist has identified 3 new invasive species in Casco Bay that he has tied back to Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping company that visits Portland weekly.
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Press Herald, Maine Trust for Local News recognized with Maine Press awards
The Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram won 60 awards for journalism and advertising excellence as part of the annual Maine Press Association contest.
Sun Journal picks up first place Maine Press Association awards for coverage of Lewiston shooting, named best Sunday paper in the state
The news staff was honored with awards for breaking news, news video, editorial writing and page design.
Carriers reach tentative contract with USPS to include pay raises, air-conditioned trucks
Letter carriers have been working without a new contract since their old one expired in May 2023.
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering U.S. economy
Higher-income households have been fortified by huge gains in housing and stock market wealth since the pandemic.
Statewide eviction prevention program to begin taking applications Monday
The program, funded with an $18 million allotment from the state, will provide a two-fold approach to rent relief: offering tenants one-time assistance paying back-rent, plus monthly rent subsidies for one year.
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
Trump hotel overcharged Secret Service, report finds
House Republicans dismissed the report as misleading and outdated, criticizing Democrats for what they characterized as their lack of oversight of the Biden administration.
Wilton board approves application for Dunkin’ shop
Construction on the new Dunkin’ is expected to begin in the spring, but demolition of an existing building may be done sooner.
Maine gets $65 million to improve solar and wind power connections to the grid
Computer software and hardware are expected to boost power generation at solar and wind farms and help reduce bottlenecks in connecting renewable energy to CMP’s and Versant’s grids.