Housing experts are calling on the city to hire staff dedicated solely to focus on the city’s housing issue.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
A Mississipian’s journey from picking gentian plants in the Balkan mountains to drinking Moxie in Lisbon
For this Mississippian, the taste of Moxie reminds her of a cherished childhood memory.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Watch: ‘This is really a celebration of happiness.’ The fun flows as Lisbon honors Moxie
From the longest Moxie Day Parade ever, to a Julia Gagnon performance and the crowning of a 12-time Moxie Chugging Contest champion, this year’s Moxie Festival was one for the books.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Food, Maine
This year’s Moxie Recipe Contest had the most child participants ever. They dominated.
These gifted young gourmands dominated the competition, seizing more than their share of competition glory. Two of the top spots in each category, besides main dish and crowd favorite, were clenched by Moxie lovin’ cooks under the age of sixteen.
Posted inMaine, News
At Augusta gun show, dealers criticize waiting period law that goes into effect next month
Organizers of the show, believed to be the last before a new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases goes into effect in August, said proceeds would go toward funding a legal challenge of the law.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston housing, by the numbers
9%: Rise in the average home price in Lewiston from 2022 to 2023 ($262,100 to $285,000). 6%: Increase in the “housing wage” required to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Androscoggin County from 2022 to 2023 ($19.21 to $20.38 per hour) for a 40-hour work week, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. 50%: The […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Housing units on the horizon in Lewiston
• 36 units were built in the past 12 months • 82 will be completed in the next 12 months • 426 units are planned over the next two years, but have not been permitted • 93 more units, so far, are expected to be built over the next three to four years, but have […]
Posted inFranklin
New Sharon man missing for four days is found in Weld bog
Authorities believe Michael Altmaier had fallen down over a ledged embankment Monday and likely became disoriented and ended up in the area of the bog that evening.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine Republicans, delegates optimistic heading into national convention
In just 2 weeks, the political tides have turned, with former President Donald Trump riding high, despite being convicted of 34 felonies, and President Biden fighting for his political survival after a disastrous debate.