CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Reese Witherspoon, 45; Elvis Stojko, 49; Bob Costas, 69; William Shatner, 90. Happy Birthday: Look inward, evaluate your position and make adjustments at home to accommodate what you are striving to achieve this year. Discipline, hard work and reaching out to people who can contribute or help you excel will […]
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
COVID-19 stimulus bill to create $500 million windfall for Maine towns and cities
The huge package passed by Congress will provide cash-strapped local governments a substantial source of additional revenue over the next two years, and some already have ideas on how to use it.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine inspection sticker requirement comes under legislative scrutiny again
The Legislature’s Transportation Committee is considering a slate of bills that could alter or do away with the state law requiring annual motor vehicle safety inspections.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
Posted inMaine
In photos: Despite a pandemic, Maine’s maple season remains just as sweet
Pure maple syrup is a beautiful thing, sweet, with complex flavors, and it can only come from boiling the sap from a tree, a time-consuming process dependent on the weather. This year was off to a slow start with a warm January and “stone cold” February, according to Michael Bryant of Hilltop Boilers in Newfield. But the sap is running in March, and the coming week should be a good one if it doesn’t get too warm. Maine Maple Sunday is March 28, but this year the 38th annual event will have adjusted hours and options because of the coronavirus pandemic. Press Herald photographers visited some southern Maine makers busy producing syrup last week.
Posted inMaine, Things to Do
What to expect from the return of Maine Maple Sunday, with restrictions
Maple producers all over the state will participate this weekend, selling syrup and treats, but many won’t have crowded events like pancake breakfasts, sugar house tours or wagon rides.
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 22
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Auburn street department had its sprinklers out for the first time yesterday. Goff Street was thoroughly swept and sprinkled, greatly improving conditions. 50 Years Ago: 1971 The local Altrusa Club will sponsor an April Fool’s Card Party on March 31 at the First Universalist Church, Elm Street, Auburn, at 7:30 […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
MaineCF reaches $500 million milestone
MaineCF works to improve the quality of life for all Maine people.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Talk to focus on Land Back movement, future of land relations
The Zoom talk will run from 3-4 p.m. Monday, March 29.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Photo Gallery: Maine maple producers tapping into spring
Maine sugarhouses have tapped into their maple trees but aren’t see a lot of sap flowing. They have high hopes with warm days and cold nights in the weather forecast.