The Auburn City Council approved its liquor license last week.
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Ocean fish farm proposed off New England coast
A group of fish farmers wants to be the first to bring offshore aquaculture to the waters off New England by growing salmon and trout miles from land.
Mainers navigate shortage of critical ADHD medication
Widely known by its brand names, including Adderall, the drug has been a life-changer for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
CMCC welding student drawn to help others get out and ride a bike
Amber Hodgkins’ love of biking and years in a wheelchair motivated her desire to help others.
As streamers cut costs, TV shows – and residuals – vanish
Streaming companies offer this defense: They never promised shows would live forever.
Maine Celebration of Cooperatives: People powered solutions at 9th annual P6 Conference
LEWISTON — The Cooperative Maine Business Alliance will hold its 9th annual Principle Six Conference on Saturday at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Campus, at 51 Webster St. The conference provides space for Maine cooperatives to join forces in building a strong and more equitable economy in Maine. This year’s theme is Cooperatives: People […]
Buckfield mill makes commemorative Easter eggs for White House
The Wells Wood Turning & Finishing company is supplying the wooden eggs for thousands of children participating in Monday’s annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
Legislators ponder bill that would let many Maine renters keep pets
Committee hears strong opinions pro and con on a measure that would force many landlords to allow dogs, cats and other pets.
Job seekers invited to Lisbon Career Expo April 14
LISBON — The public is invited to a Career Expo to be held at Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Dr., on Friday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This free event will feature dozens of local employers in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, direct care, and retail, and is open to all job seekers. […]
U.S. adds a healthy 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed’s rate hikes
Resilience in the labor market suggests that the Federal Reserve may see the need to keep raising interest rates in the coming months.