The Brunswick couple’s egg stand has grown in popularity since they first got chickens years ago. Now, they sell out of their duck, chicken and quail eggs every day.
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More than 2,700 acres of critical wildlife habitat conserved in Maine’s High Peaks Region in northern Franklin County
The purchase price of the 21 parcels was about $3.8 million.
Small businesses, municipalities urged to apply for portion of $35 million aid to rebuild after storms
The funding is part of a $60 million storm relief package secured by Gov. Janet Mills and lawmakers during the recent legislative session.
Jay police to get new cruiser, fix 2022 cruiser after motor blown
Fire Rescue Department receives grant to pay for majority of new turnout gear.
Lewiston shooter’s family testifies before commission investigating Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
Several members of Robert Card’s family, including his sister and ex-wife, spoke Thursday about how they tried to get him help for months before he killed 18 people in October.
A remote forest thrives, thanks to woodswomen
The team behind a 180-acre community woodland near Brownville in Piscataquis County brings a collaborative, relationship-based approach to how it manages the land. The female-centric collective may be entirely accidental, but its focus on empowerment may be crucial to adapting to climate change.
Oversight panel questions officials about workplace culture in fire marshal’s office
Fire Marshal Richard McCarthy tells lawmakers that his office is working better and morale has improved, but ‘there is still work to be done.’ But the union chief said employees have been disappointed so far with steps the office has taken.
Moody’s upgrades Maine’s credit rating to second-highest
The credit rating agency cites the state’s ‘sustained financial improvements including a large increase in reserves and solid pension contributions practices.’
Experts urge developers to think small for solution to Maine’s housing crisis
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s annual spring gathering focused on creative ways to approach housing development by utilizing small lots, historic tax credits and the transformation of Portland’s zoning regulations.
Rangeley board to hold hearing on Monday on proposed 2024-25 municipal budget
There will also be two warrant articles on June 11 regarding a credit enhancement agreement for workforce housing, and using tax-increment financing funds for improvements to construct the first phase of the Oquossoc Park and improvements to a boat launch.