AUBURN — Fontaine Family real estate group is welcoming back associate broker Diana Pinkham to the team at their Auburn location. Pinkham attended Laconia High School in Laconia, New Hampshire. She continued her education at Southern New Hampshire University graduating with a marketing degree. Prior to her past 15 years in real estate, she owned […]
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Mission at the Eastward hires Chris DeLisle as executive director
FARMINGTON — Mission at the Eastward announces Chris DeLisle is its new executive director. He begins his tenure as volunteer teams work to provide home repairs for area homeowners unable to do the renovations themselves due to financial or physical reasons. The organization’s work ensures safer, more secure housing for many in the greater Farmington […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine real estate market continues trend of slower sales
Low inventory and higher interest rates are among the factors contributing to a 15 percent decline in home sales in July compared to a year ago.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. to hold trade talks with Taiwan; island drills military
The announcement of trade talks comes after Beijing fired missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this month became the highest-ranking American official to visit the island in 25 years.
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Trump CFO pleads guilty to tax violations, could be star prosecution witness
Allen Weisselberg admits taking in over $1.7 million worth of untaxed perks – including school tuition for his grandchildren, free rent for a Manhattan apartment and lease payments for a luxury car.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll
Persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Lisbon Main Street businesses say road work has driven away too many customers
They hope the ‘Save Main Street’ block party will draw people to downtown. Saturday’s event will feature two dozen local vendors, food, live music, beer gardens and a special edition ‘Save Main Street’ T-shirt.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Independent Maine auto repair shops pursuing right-to-repair referendum
The small, privately run repair shops say the auto industry’s grip on newer, advanced technology threatens consumers’ right to choose where they get cars fixed, or to even do the work themselves.
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Carrabassett Veterinary Services opens newly renovated practice
KINGFIELD — Carrabassett Veterinary Services recently announced the completion of its renovated practice at 1082 Main St. The renovations accommodate three exam rooms, small surgery, large surgery and an X-ray room. New technology and new state-of-the-art equipment includes digital X-ray and ultrasound. “More and more each day, we are enjoying working in a full-service, modern […]