Owner Drew Desjardins said he will sign a lease to move all those lizards, snakes, fish, birds and various critters to the Poland Crossing Plaza on Route 26.
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Central Maine Healthcare welcomes physical therapy provider
LEWISTON — Gregory Violette, doctor of physical therapy, has been hired by Central Maine Medical Center and will work with orthopedic patients at Central Maine Therapy Services. Violette, who earned his DPT degree from the University of New England, says he believes in using active listening, effective communication and empathy with his patients. “I aspire […]
Dutch Treat, a landmark in Wilton, will not open this year
‘After a long hard process, we have decided not to open this year,’ Alison Welch of Wilton, daughter of owner Sharon Rainey, said Tuesday.
Lewiston approves 48-unit apartment complex off outer Main Street
The development will add to a growing list of more than 400 housing units expected to come online over the next two to three years.
Maine lawmakers still betting on accessory dwelling units to help end housing crisis
Following the passage of a landmark law in 2022, a bill seeks to further encourage the construction of small housing units also known as in-law suites.
Key manufacturing resource in Maine could lose all federal funding
The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership is one of 10 nationwide that had its funding cut, then restored temporarily by the Trump administration.
What do Canada’s election results mean for Maine?
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his victory speech that Canada’s relationship with America ‘is over,’ exacerbating concerns among Maine officials and businesses about the impacts a widening international divide will have on the state’s economy.
Bethel planners say ‘no’ to Aroma Joe’s on Mayville Road
However the Board will hold a special planning board meeting on April 30 to reconsider the site plan denial.
EV chargers proposed for Bethel
The five dual-port pay-to-use chargers would be installed in a Bethel Village parking lot owned by Gould Academy at the corner of Elm and High Street.
Maine lobstermen invited to write the rules after years of feeling ignored
A new survey aims to incorporate observations of commercial lobstermen into the data used to regulate their industry. Will it change their frustrations about being overlooked?