The new plaza will allow drivers with E-ZPass transponders to zip through without slowing down.
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Maine won’t sue over right whale restrictions, but isn’t giving up fight
Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher told lawmakers that the state doesn’t have a viable case but will pursue other legal options.
Hallowell approves licenses for 2 marijuana businesses
City council approved licenses for Freshy Fresh Edible Co. LLC, a marijuana manufacturing facility, and an adult-use license for Homegrown of Hallowell, LLC.
Census: Relief programs staved off hardship in COVID crash
Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as the official poverty rate increased slightly.
U.S. consumer price growth slows, smallest gain in 7 months
The pace suggests that some of the upward pressure on inflation is beginning to wane.
Democrats seek tax hikes on corporations, the wealthy for $3.5 trillion plan
The tax hikes could bring about the most substantive changes in the tax code since Republicans with then-President Trump slashed taxes in 2017.
Fans and employees ‘devastated’ by sale of Scarborough’s Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
‘When the announcement was made you could hear a pin drop’ in the crowd of 1,000 people, says Andy Austin, the longtime Beech Ridge race announcer.
Allagash named Brewer of the Year in prestigious tasting competition
The Great American Beer Festival honored the Portland brewery Friday with its Brewer of the Year award and two silver medals.
U.S. stocks edge higher, regrouping after a down week
The market regroups Monday after its biggest weekly drop since June.
Third round of child tax credit payments go out this week. Here’s what to know
Eligible families are set to receive a third round of monthly child tax credit direct payments this week. The temporarily enhanced tax credits – included in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden in March – provide eligible parents with up to $3,600 per child over the course of […]