The Fayette Select Board held a special meeting on Nov. 12 to address funding and contractor bids for the public works garage roof replacement and conditionally approved two Planning Board appointments.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Belfast church suing University of Maine System over rescinded bid to purchase Hutchinson Center
The University of Maine had chosen to sell its former Belfast campus to Calvary Chapel Belfast in August, but rescinded the offer after complaints from the community about the bidding process.
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Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: Birthday lunch in Farmington
Bessa Axelrod and her daughter, both of Farmington, had lunch on the rocks to celebrate Axelrod’s birthday on Tuesday at Walton’s Mill Park off Temple Road.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Linda Bean collection, including 20 Wyeth paintings, fetches $2.5 million at auction
The artworks owned by the late granddaughter of L.L.Bean’s founder were valued at more than $3 million and were part of a larger auction, American Art, by Bonhams in New York.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Tractor-trailer snaps pole Tuesday morning on South Avenue in Lewiston
A tractor-trailer from Quebec hit a utility pole on South Avenue just off Lisbon Street Tuesday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine sees 9% drop in tourists compared to last summer
While the number of visitors declined, the per-person spending increased.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats turn to southern Maine for legislative leadership
All 6 of the party’s leaders in the 132nd Legislature represent communities within 26 miles of Portland, opening Democrats to criticism from Republicans for not representing the whole state.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, New England
Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less fish
America ate a little bit less seafood in 2022, as per capita consumption fell about 3% to 19.8 pounds in 2022, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s ‘Fisheries of the United States’ report.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council supports new slate of watershed protections
The council also approved the appointments of 12 members of the Comprehensive Plan Committee.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Sweetser to open Lewiston Hope & Healing Center next to Just-In-Time Recreation
After providing nearly 2,000 Androscoggin County residents with mental health and substance use services in 2023, Sweetser expects to serve at least 700 more at its new center at 20 Mollison Way.