Central Maine Medical Center would have to remain a trauma center as a condition of a California health system’s acquisition.
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Two Maine desserts named to New York Times ‘best’ list
Times staff singled out sweets at Franciska Wine Bar in Portland and McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston.
Poland Spring Resort offers winter dining for first time in 50 years
The Buzz: Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant open year-round.
At Bethel’s airport, regional pilots fly in but few pay out
Pilots registered to area towns benefit from using the airport, but local taxpayers are left footing the bill for operations while no other communities contribute to its upkeep.
Thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money, buy sustainably
Resale shops, thrift stores and antiques malls across Maine make it possible to find unique vintage and handcrafted holiday gifts at bargain prices.
‘Giving trees’ in Maine reflect heightened need for household essentials
Organizers of donation drives say they’ve seen more requests than usual for food and basic supplies this holiday season.
L.L.Bean’s Winter Spectacular projects holiday spirit
A Maine-made holiday-themed animation is being projected on Camp L.L.Bean’s tent leading up to Christmas Eve.
Wreaths a carefully crafted art form at Bethel farm
Alyssa Howe Freeman will make about 60 balsam wreaths this season at How Family Farm on Intervale Road.
Federal government releases nearly $40M in heating assistance for Mainers
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, had been delayed for weeks by the federal government shutdown.
With first major snowfall, Saddleback set to open for skiing and riding Friday
Maine’s third-largest ski mountain will start the season with top-to-bottom skiing and riding available on at least 8 trails.