The state’s remote geography means most shipments destined for beyond New England will face higher surcharges over the winter holiday season.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lewiston council OKs tax deals for senior housing projects
Construction on the first 44 units of senior housing at the former Martel School will begin this fall, Lewiston Housing staff said.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Sports
For Portland’s Robert Elowitch, art dealer and pro wrestler, life was about passion
Elowitch, who died at 82, made a name for himself in 2 wildly different worlds, going by Robbie Ellis in the ring.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fishermen aren’t afraid of great white sharks. They’re fascinated.
‘If I see a fin near the surface, I always go and check it out,’ said fisherman Cory Hawkes, who spotted 10 great white sharks near Harpswell in July.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay selectpersons offer school board seat to former director
If former school Director Danielle Brotherton does not accept the position, it will be offered to former Director Jodi Cordes who was the next highest vote getter after winners.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
A teen was charged with killing 2 people in Chelsea this June. Why is the state so silent?
After Maine State Police announced a juvenile male was charged with murder in the deaths of 2 family members at their home, authorities have refused to even acknowledge the existence of a case against him.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Arrests made in Lewiston drug trafficking, gunfire investigations
A Lewiston man and a 17-year-old were arrested Tuesday in a state and local drug trafficking investigation, with the juvenile also facing charges in connection with an ongoing gunfire case.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Legal concerns hindering push for Safe Haven Baby Box in Rumford
This specialized box, which is part of Maine’s abandoned child, safe haven provider law, allows parents to anonymously surrender newborns, specifically those 31 days old or younger, if they are unable to care for them.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford officer bringing lessons about mental health to other first responders
The Western Maine Wellness Conference will be held Aug. 18 and 19 in Rumford. The learning and networking event features presenters covering an array of wellness topics specifically focusing on police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers, along with their significant others.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Angolan artist paints latest Lewiston mural
Serafim Yssolo’s creation is going up at Lionel Potvin Park.