The Buzz: Two trucks and some new items this year.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships
Two faculty members at Bates College in Lewiston and a photographer from Rockport were among this year’s fellows.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine high court opposes proposed DOJ rule on investigations into federal attorneys
The Department of Justice is considering a rule that would suspend state bar investigations into its attorneys, pending the federal agency’s reviews.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston to open for the season
The Buzz: Root beer mugs are back and pickles make the menu for the first time.
Posted inCommunity, News
Lisbon councilors deny licenses as 2 cannabis shops continue fight
207 Edibles and Lisbon Cannabis Co. operate out of a building at 5 Canal St.
Posted inCommunity, News
Lewiston councilors eye laying off up to 8 city workers to trim budget
City officials presented 3 tiers of possible cuts to the proposed city budget for 2027 to reduce a possible 6.6% increase.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools & Education
Tariffs could drive up costs for Lisbon Middle School expansion
The project is also behind schedule as school officials await a state permit.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Does Maine have one of the highest voter participation rates nationwide? | Fact brief
On average, more than two-thirds of Maine voters cast ballots in the past 4 federal elections, according to an analysis of voting data.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success
Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers
The Press Herald+ app brings Maine news from southern, central, western and Midcoast regions and related ePaper editions together in one place.