The city’s average temperature from December through February is 6.5 degrees higher than it was in 1970, marking one of the biggest shifts in the country.
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Spotty internet, lack of options frustrate residents of rural Maine township
In Albany, neighbors say internet service is unreliable and other choices have been promised but not delivered.
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Will new health fund help Maine’s rural hospitals stay open? Experts say it’s unclear
Upcoming Medicaid cuts from the Republican budget bill passed over the summer threaten the financial health of rural hospitals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal CDL change leaves Maine’s immigrant drivers — and employers — in limbo
New restrictions have led to a scramble at Greater Portland Metro, which halted a training program coordinated by Portland Adult Education and said more than 10% of its drivers are at risk of losing their commercial licenses.
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Help decide the future of Lewiston’s historic Red Shop
An open house will be held Nov. 19 to discuss potential uses for the building in Simard-Payne Park.
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Bagel entrepreneur that started in Poland now thriving in Naples
The Buzz: Sebagel is now open year-round in a standalone gathering spot at the Naples Causeway on Route 302.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico area ambulance service praised for strong leadership, culture in new independent review
SafeTech also gave Med-Care, the quasi-municipal company, some recommendations on finances, capital improvement, leadership and more.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Is Maine an at-will employment state? | Fact brief
Employers in most U.S. states are allowed to fire workers for any reason that’s not specifically prohibited by law or a contract.
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Bill to end shutdown would sweep popular THC drinks from Maine shelves
Federal lawmakers are attempting to close the so-called ‘hemp loophole’ that allows some THC-infused products to be sold at convenience stores and restaurants.
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Maine will resettle only 50 refugees this year, all white South Africans
Reductions by the Trump administration continue after Maine was allowed to resettle about half of the 950 refugees allocated last year.