Owner and longtime physician John Lonsdale is retiring. According to a company notice, Dr. Troy Avery will resume the practice “after a short break.”
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See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column
With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.
This western Maine caboose can be your home for $129,000
Maine Central Railroad Caboose 655, which has been converted to a living space, is available for sale in Madrid Township.
Multiunit homebuyers are turning sour on Portland
Real estate experts say high prices, rent control and competition from new inventory have sent the would-be landlords packing. And they’re heading to Lewiston-Auburn.
MaineGeneral Health cutting mental health, disabilities services for children
Advocates say key diagnostic services for children will be harder to obtain, placing the blame for the cuts on the Mills administration.
Medical cannabis industry organizes against Maine proposals to test for mold, track plants
Maine is the only state in the country that doesn’t mandate testing for mold, yeast, chemicals or heavy metal in its medical marijuana. The state’s medical growers are fighting to keep it that way.
Sisters to open restaurant in former Cowbell space in downtown Lewiston
Casey and Ali Peacock have signed a lease to take over 49 Lisbon St., and hope to open The Blue Feather in early summer.
North Shore style roast beef to be served up at former El Pochos in Lewiston
Owners of Bene’s Beef say they plan to open in June at 990 Lisbon St.
Books-A-Million relocating in Auburn
The book store will move into the former Sports Authority space at 730 Center St.
Trump administration seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling, including in Gulf of Maine
The Department of the Interior also moved to speed up permitting for a range of energy sources, primarily fossil fuels.