Toll transactions narrowly exceeded the previous record, set in 2019, according to data from the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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Will Maine need roughly 84,000 more housing units by 2030? | Fact brief
The oft-cited statistic comes from a study conducted on behalf of the Maine State Housing Authority in 2023.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Looking for a Christmas tree? Try these Franklin County small businesses.
These Franklin County tree farms and nurseries will help you find the perfect Christmas tree to bring home for the holidays.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
More than 4 years after closing, West Paris Post Office set to open in 2026
Despite pressure from U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, the USPS has delayed the reopening of a new West Paris Post Office until ‘after the first of the year.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lawmakers outline competing visions for energy policy, agree affordability is key
Energy affordability — under mounting stress chiefly from rising electricity prices — will be a litmus test for most any climate policy or spending decisions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Water bills are shooting up in rural Maine
Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Outdoors
Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
In-store exclusives, tradition keep some Maine shoppers eager for Black Friday
But as the winter shopping season lengthens and more deals move online, some say the unofficial holiday is losing its appeal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
What to know as Bethel area towns prep for updated comprehensive plans
Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments Land Use Planner Erica Bufkins answers questions and shares details of what residents should expect as a framework for future growth is developed.
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Comic Shop News to move to Skowhegan, along with bookstore
The owners said they chose the downtown storefront in large part because of recent economic revitalization in the area.