Miss Portland Diner parking lot could pave way to affordable housing
A Portland City Council committee has discussed the idea of converting the space, a change that would disrupt business for
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Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts
Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing
Read MoreMassabesic High student arrested for allegedly possessing weapon on school grounds
Authorities say other arrests are likely in the case.Read More
Read MorePortland superintendents present revised budget to school board
The updated budget proposes spending $143.8 million in the coming school year, up $2.5 million in spending from the original
Read MoreAfter 4-year hiatus, dispensary providing glasses to children covered by MaineCare to reopen
After a nearly four-year hiatus, a local optical center where children covered under MaineCare can get fitted for prescription glasses
Read MoreMaine to receive more than $62 million for drinking water upgrades
The funding will be used to replace lead service lines and address PFAS contamination.Read More
Read MoreJudge hits pause on recreational marijuana license in Old Orchard Beach
York County Superior Court Justice Richard Mulhern said the town should delay its licensing decision until after a June referendum.
Read MoreWestbrook woman sentenced for role in money mule scam
Cheryl White, 58, was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay more than $7,000 restitutionRead More
Read MorePortland Stage announces renovation plans, next season of shows
Installing a new marquee is among the work that will be done to its Forest Avenue building before the season
Read MoreSchool board committee supports revised budget proposal
They propose returning about $1 million of $3.6 million in unexpected state aid to taxpayers.Read More
Read MoreBath Iron Works, Mississippi shipyard can’t produce destroyers fast enough, Navy says
Congress approved 3 destroyers for the current fiscal year, but Pentagon officials say the shipyards can’t build that many and
Read MoreSouth Portland truck leasing business acquired by Penske Corp.
Kris-Way, which employs 150 people in Maine, is being purchased by one of the world’s largest transportation services companies.Read More
Read MoreSports betting in Maine could start this fall, but providers have yet to apply
The state’s Gambling Control Unit is concerned by the lack of early responses from bookmakers such as DraftKings and FanDuel.Read
Read MoreState asking ‘citizen scientists’ to help find owl pellets
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to learn more about the diet of Maine owls.Read More
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