The newly formed 101 West State Street LLC bid nearly $1 billion for the assets held by Genesis, which owns 11 facilities in Maine.
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Wabanaki tribes challenge Oxford Casino’s iGaming lawsuit
A judge granted the request to intervene by all 4 tribal nations in Maine.
5 takeaways from the new MaineHousing annual report
The report released Wednesday highlighted progress on investments in affordable housing, first-time homeowner loans and efforts to prevent homelessness.
How modular homes can help solve Maine’s affordable housing shortage
Controlled costs, faster construction and customizable plans make modular a sustainable alternative to traditional construction.
Does New England rely on natural gas for about half of its electricity? | Fact brief
Maine relies more on renewable sources than New England as a whole but still uses significant amounts of natural gas for energy generation.
Startup founder to lead Lewiston-Auburn area Chamber of Commerce
Former chamber leader Shanna Cox stepped down after 6 years as CEO and president.
Maine businesses ramp up opposition to data privacy bill
Company owners and advocates say the legislation will hinder their ability to reach customers and grow their businesses.
Could Maine make polluters pay for the cost of climate change? Lawmakers want to study it first.
The Legislature on Tuesday passed a measure to study how much greenhouse gas emissions are costing the state, with Republicans opposed.
Wilton officials weigh services, growth issues
At its March 17 meeting, the select board reviewed regional service demands, infrastructure progress and local operational policies.
Maine Climate Council grapples with affordability
The council believes inflation anxieties are the primary barrier to the state’s green transition.