Federal employees, including thousands in Maine, prepare for shutdown
Based on the last two shutdowns, roughly 40% will be furloughed and 60% will have to work because their jobs
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Longtime Caribou coach honored for 41 years of leadership
CARIBOU, Maine — When Stephen Perreault was first asked to become Caribou’s middle school boys soccer coach in 1982, he
Read MoreMaine nurses union backs consumer-owned utility
The state nurses union has endorsed a November referendum to create a consumer-owned electric utility. The Maine State Nurses Association
Read MoreMaine couple sues Fryeburg Fair alleging negligence following harness racing incident
Gene Miner says he was seriously and permanently injured after he was hit by a gate vehicle Read More
Read MoreCelebrate the 25th anniversary of the Chamberlain Freedom Park
BREWER — The 25th anniversary of the Brewer Historical Society’s Chamberlain Freedom Park, the official Maine Underground Railroad site and
Read MoreErica LaCroix named Farmington Town Manager
Selectmen Tuesday signed the contract for new Town Manager Erica LaCroix, whose start date is Dec. 13.Read More
Read MoreSafety vs Privacy: Maine Lawmakers Weigh Proposals to Restrict State-Sponsored Spying
When the State Legislature reconvenes next year, Maine lawmakers will consider two proposals that would strengthen Mainers’ right to privacy
Read MoreLooking Back on Sept. 29
100 Years Ago: 1923 One of the pleasant social events of the week was the WLU Membership Tea which took
Read MoreHallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property
The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.Read More
Read MoreVoluntarily Homeless: Portland Spent $65,000 Offering Shelter and Housing to 100 “Unhoused Individuals” — Only 18 Accepted
Information released this month by Portland officials revealed that the city’s effort to place roughly 100 homeless individuals in shelters
Read MoreToy gun that looked real draws armed police response to Augusta park
Water guns designed to look like handguns are a public safety concern, city police said.Read More
Read MoreAugusta board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development
The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added anywhere one and two-family dwellings are allowed now.Read More
Read MoreSpinnaker Trust announces the growth of its ESOP practice with the addition of two new team members
PORTLAND — Spinnaker Trust is pleased to announce that Serena Amlie and Kelsey Lowe have joined its Employee Stock Ownership
Read MoreWindham rifle manufacturer created by Bushmaster founder goes out of business
Windham Weaponry was created by Richard Dyke in 2011 after he sold Bushmaster to new owners who decided to move
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