Experts say the 25% tariff on steel and the threatened 25% tax on Canadian goods could increase home prices by up to 10%, undermining efforts to boost housing production and affordability.
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Posted inEncore
Portland’s Maine Jewish Film Festival set for March 1-9
Screenings will be held in Portland, Brunswick, Waterville and Lewiston.
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Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheverus girls hockey wins third straight title, in OT
Caroline Rousseau scores in overtime to give the Stags a victory over first-time finalist Brunswick.
Posted inLocal & State, News
For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
New text notification system, easier-to-read schedules available for The LAP
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.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch the Maine basketball tournament highlight reels
Top plays from the boys and girls games at the Augusta Civic Center, Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena in Bangor
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Tesla files building permits for Portland dealership
The automaker hasn’t formally announced plans to expand into Maine, but a building permit says the site would be an auto dealership and service center for the company run by Elon Musk.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Literary arts education nonprofit holds statewide contest
A Bangor student is the grand prize winner; local county winners reside in Turner, New Sharon, West Gardiner, Bethel and Pittsfield.
Posted inNews
Commander of warship named for state’s capitol makes rounds in Maine
The USS Augusta’s commander is on a two-day tour to strengthen the bonds of the ship’s namesake city.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Federal judge considers whether to pause Maine’s 72-hour gun-purchase waiting period amid lawsuit
Judge Lance Walker heard arguments in a lawsuit by gun rights advocates who are challenging the Maine statute enacted in April.