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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
History and culture museum begins work on a new home in Lewiston
Maine MILL’s long-awaited project is underway with plans to open in 2026.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules
The state Board of Environmental Protection adopted the rules Thursday despite opponents saying the regulations are unclear and the costs will be passed on to consumers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways
A new report from Educate Maine offers recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The report is based on interviews with about 250 teachers statewide.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
One of 2 men rescued from Maine woods could lose toes
Sidney Hoyt was only wearing socks and sandals when he stepped out of his car to look for help after he and a friend got turned around on snowy rural roads northeast of Bangor.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Androscoggin County to develop a strategic plan
Commissioners are encouraged to create a vision for the future and set goals on how to get there.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Photos: Maine clears off a layer of wet, messy snow
The National Weather Service reported about an inch and a half of snow fell around Androscoggin County. But more snow is falling in the afternoon.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Polar explorer Eric Larsen to speak Monday in Poland
POLAND — Polar explorer Eric Larsen, who plans to join a dog sled trek across Alaska next month, will be giving a special presentation at 7 p.m. Monday at the Poland Spring Bottling Museum. Larsen will talk about his career and the upcoming adventure with musher Jonathan Hayes to match the famed 1925 race to […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Second Phillips man charged in connection to a wave of local burglaries, thefts
Franklin Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stephen L. Haines Jr., 51, of Phillips on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins praises Utah’s Mitt Romney as he leaves U.S. Senate
Maine’s senior senator hails Romney’s intelligence, imagination and integrity.