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Posted inBusiness, News
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery halted again, this time for the year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects fisherman to reach the 675,563-pound harvest limit within the next few days.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville to advertise again for new city manager
The search will start anew since four candidates interviewed won’t be invited to a second interview, Mayor Mike Morris says.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
L.L. Bean drops lawsuit against canvas tote copycat
4Imprint Inc. apparently no longer sells the ‘boat tote’ that prompted the Freeport-based retailer to claim trademark infringement.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
All-day bagel and pizza shop to open in downtown Hallowell
After serving bagels in the morning, owner Ryan Ellis said he hopes to keep Lately’s open to serve New York-style pizza to Hallowell’s late-night crowd.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Religion and Values
Donald Trump, Susan Collins among dignitaries in attendance at Pope Francis’ funeral
Maine’s senior senator led a small Senate delegation to Rome for the funeral Saturday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Lacrosse, fresh flowers and Easter eggs are the focus of Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos April 18-25, 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature’s transportation committee says LD 487 ‘ought not to pass,’ especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine home prices finally fell last month, but don’t celebrate yet
The last year-over-year sales decrease was in March 2019, when the median sale price was $200,000.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Most Mainers don’t think Susan Collins deserves another term, survey says
Maine’s Republican senator is in a tough political spot, and her latest favorability numbers show it.