The Indian Township project’s future now depends on whether the federal government will honor a renewable energy grant secured more than a year ago.
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Longtime Lewiston law firm purchases 491 Lisbon St. as new base
The Buzz: Skelton Taintor & Abbott says its roots date back to 1853.
Pickleball Rangeley ‘a dream come true’ for founder
An open house at a new indoor pickleball facility will be held Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2268 Main St.
What to know about a proposed Portland tower that would be Maine’s tallest building
If built as envisioned, the mixed-use high-rise at 45 Union St. in the Old Port would stand 30 stories tall and transform the city’s skyline.
Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers
After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’
Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
Roopers Beverage sells a second location in Lewiston-Auburn
The Buzz: Lighthouse Discount Beverage now owns two locations locally.
Seafood market closes Lewiston location
The Buzz: Andy Cantrell, owner of Cantrell’s Seafood 2, would only say his lease was up.
Share of Mainers reliant on heating oil drops to lowest point in over 15 years
Maine is still the most heating-oil dependent state in the country, but a growing share of Mainers are sourcing heat from electricity and other types of fuel.
GreenLine bus adds more weekday trips linking Farmington to Lewiston
Starting Oct. 1, Western Maine Transportation Services will expand the GreenLine commuter bus to six weekday round trips, boosting connections from Franklin County to Lewiston-Auburn.