A photo and video of Dufresne Plaza in Lewiston shows the area undergoing a major reconstruction project.
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Posted inBusiness, News
With a significant price increase in April, Maine’s housing market may be heating back up
The lack of inventory again hampered sales, but bidding wars are starting to resume and prices rose by more than 6%.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Disney ends nearly $1 billion project amid ongoing feud with Gov. DeSantis
The Lake Nona Town Center project was expected to bring about 2,000 jobs to Orange County, Fla., enabled by a state tax credit. But Disney is now telling California-based staffers they will no longer have to relocate.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lawmakers slam Auburn officials and side with sheriff
Legislative panel endorses bill to block Auburn law from crimping plans for new sheriff’s complex on Center Street.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Saco Drive-In reopening at Aquaboggan next week
The 83-year-old drive-in closed last year, but pieces of it, including the projector, have been moved across Route 1 to the water park.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Supreme Court rules for Google, Twitter over liability for content posted by users
The families of victims in both attacks asserted that the internet giants did not do enough to prevent their platforms from being used by extremist groups to radicalize and recruit people.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn
State might help Sheriff Eric Samson bypass Auburn’s roadblocks for new offices
Legislators consider two bills that would ease the way for a new Androscoggin County public safety facility on Center Street.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Biden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with Republicans
Biden and McCarthy tasked a handful of representatives to try and close out a final deal, with negotiations beginning late Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Sports
Former pro baseball manager has become prolific restaurateur, now with Westbrook sports bar
Since 2016, Alex Markakis and his partner have launched local restaurants and bars at an impressive pace. And at 31, he’s just getting started.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Despite animosity, Lewiston council approves option agreement for former Martel School
Lewiston Housing has a two-year option to purchase the property, demolish the former school and secure financing to develop senior housing.