Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the USPS’ plan, which includes shifting some mail processing operations from Hampden to Scarborough, would be detrimental to reliable mail delivery.
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Some central Maine golf courses struggling to open after spring storm damage
Some courses opened in March, but others like the Augusta Country Club are still waiting for opening day.
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U.K. votes on ‘smoke-free generation,’ but conservatives fear ‘nanny state’
The legislation would ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2009.
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Maine is among 15 states recruited to help enforce airline consumer laws
Under an agreement, attorney general offices in Maine and 14 other states will be able to investigate complaints about airline service, and could then refer cases to the U.S. Transportation Department for enforcement.
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Veggie or grain? Maine’s congressional delegation acts to defend, promote potatoes
All 4 members have joined bipartisan efforts to prevent the potato’s reclassification from vegetable to grain under federal dietary guidelines, and to encourage Japan to drop barriers to buying more U.S. potatoes.
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Maine Senate approves legislation to allow Sears Island offshore wind terminal
The House rejected the measure last week and will now reconsider the Senate version, which would exempt sand dunes from environmental protection in a bid to advance Maine’s drive to generate offshore wind.
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Auburn dog groomer relocates to Coburn Street
AUBURN — Sally Davis of Top Dog Professional Grooming has relocated and expanded her business of 16 years to 20 Coburn St. She originally started the business at Center Street Plaza. The new shop is next to Panache, right off Center Street, 1,000 feet from the original location. “We realized we needed to expand and […]
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Norway Savings Bank receives 2 accolades
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently received two accolades for supporting the wellness of team members and meeting the needs of working parents. Wellness Workdays, a provider of corporate wellness programs, named the bank a “Best Wellness Employer.” The bank received a Gold Certification designation, the highest achievable level, awarded to select businesses in the […]
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Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges. But the lone services category – restaurants – registered an uptick of 0.4%.
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Ship that caused bridge collapse had electrical issues while docked, source says
Someone with knowledge of the situation says alarms went off on the ship’s refrigerated containers while it was still docked in Baltimore, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.