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Gardiner seeks input on redesign of streamside Arcade lot

by Keith Edwards January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Gardiner officials want to know how the Arcade parking lot could be improved through a public session scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall and through an online survey for those unable to attend the meeting.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Group of Maine lawmakers trying to block Sears Island wind port

by Stephen Singer January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Legislation backed mostly by Republicans continues a fight against industrializing an area of Sears Island popular among hikers.

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State

Brickyard Hollow temporarily shuts down Eustis location

by Leslie Bridgers January 28, 2025February 3, 2025

The chain of Maine pizza-centric brewpubs recently opened a location at Sugarloaf.

News, Politics

Gov. Mills uses budget address to call for compromise by lawmakers in both parties

by Randy Billings January 28, 2025January 29, 2025

The governor also came out against a citizen referendum for a red flag law and challenged a commission that oversees legal representation to indigent clients to change its practices rather than request more money.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Light snow forecast across Maine on Tuesday night, Wednesday morning

by Ryan Breton News Center Maine January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Most areas are expected to pick up a couple of inches of snow from a clipper system moving in from the west.

Local Government, News

Jay allows $21,926 for summer recreation program

by Donna M. Perry January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

The voters will decide the issue at the annual town meeting April 29.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State

Penobscot basket maker Theresa Secord wins $100,000 award

by Megan Gray January 28, 2025January 29, 2025

Secord was the founding director of the Maine Indian Basket Makers Alliance for 21 years, and her work is in private collections and museums across the country.