Paul Linet, founder and president of 3i Housing of Maine, said the company is creating an “old-fashioned” New England-style neighborhood with 37 units on about 5.5 acres of a 40-acre parcel.
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‘Star Wars’ theme returns for this weekend’s balloon festival
Darth Vader and Yoda highlight the 18 balloons expected to rise over the Twin Cities beginning Friday morning at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
Wilton fire chief says calls are up, along with staffing needs
Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham detailed rising calls, staff shortages, and equipment upgrades in his quarterly report.
Feds may let Maine lobstermen fish in restricted area — if they use ropeless gear
Lobstermen have long wanted access to those waters, but many say having to use new technology to protect endangered right whales isn’t worth it.
Auburn church lists items needed to leave at food pantry / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The High Street Food Pantry has ongoing needs for the following items: peanut butter, toilet paper, pasta sauce, canned meats, baking items (mixes, sugar, flour, etc.), and soup. Thank you for supporting this mission and helping local people meet their most basic needs. Please drop off your donations at the Auburn United […]
5 don’t-miss exhibits as Maine’s busy fair season ramps up
Historic villages, a ‘Charlotte’s Web’ recreation, and a real rodeo are just some of the many highlights at the state’s agricultural fairs this year.
Save the date for these 16 upcoming Maine fairs
Maine’s agricultural fairs are an annual attraction for thousands looking for fun, food, entertainment and education.
St. Dom’s parent claims diocese broke Canon Law when closing school
Canon Law is a set of laws and regulations that govern internal affairs in the Roman Catholic Church.
Lewiston police chief to step down in September
David St. Pierre’s tenure as Lewiston police chief included the mass shooting in October 2023 and continued concerns over violence in the city.
Seeing more bats in Maine? Here’s why.
Bats, ecologically and economically important, suffered through the 2010s. But experts are cautiously optimistic about the future.