The commuter bus service linking Lewiston, Auburn and Portland has a new text notification feature and simpler schedules after almost seven months on the road. Sign installations for pickup and drop-off locations are underway, weather permitting.
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Weld officials cleaning up from Town Office sewage backup
A septic pump at the Town Office building stopped working when a circuit breaker tripped Feb. 7, causing sewage to back up.
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Status of Hallowell’s cannabis shop moratorium unclear
The City Council voted last Monday for a six-month pause on new marijuana businesses, but failed to follow proper processes under state law and the city charter.
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Fire that destroyed Unity flower shop, home believed to have been caused by cat
The fire reported at 6:51 a.m. Saturday on Depot Street drew firefighters from 12 towns, according to a fire official.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Overturned tractor trailer along I-95 will be removed Tuesday, police say
Drivers don’t need to report the truck, which currently sits on its passenger side, Maine State Police said.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay board to develop an agreement with police union to test a 24-hour schedule
The two-month trial period is expected to begin Feb. 23.
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Portland’s beloved Valentine’s Day Phantom strikes again
The annual shower of red hearts decorated the city once again Friday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Former Elon Musk worker challenges Susan Collins for US Senate
Phillip Rench, a 37-year-old former engineer for SpaceX, has filed paperwork to run as an independent against Maine’s senior senator.
Posted inMaine, The Maine Forecast
Maine braces for major wind gusts, bitter cold and significant snowfall
Dangerous winds are expected Friday to be followed by a significant winter storm Saturday and Sunday.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World
Farmers and rural businesses spent big on improvements. Will promised rebates arrive?
Trump’s order to freeze federal loans and grants concerns farmers like Hugh and Jenny Lassen, who grow wild blueberries in Cherryfield and made major investments thinking they’d get an $8,000 grant.