LEWISTON — Tri-County Mental Health Services announced the addition of Leslie Ogilvie, Colin O’Neill and Katherine Morissette to its leadership team. Ogilvie was named the new grants and communication manager. She previously worked as a project manager and senior research associate for a small research firm that conducted program evaluation, needs assessment and strategic planning […]
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Economist: May decline in Maine’s workforce likely a seasonal blip
The state lost 2,900 jobs in May, probably the outcome of a changeover in the seasonal workforce from winter recreation to summer tourism.
Mills administration pledges $15 million to improve public building efficiency
A new initiative aims to help public schools, municipalities and tribal governments make energy efficiency improvements and reduce their costs.
Proud dads look to pass their family food businesses to the next generation
On Father’s Day, three Maine dads reflect on the importance of keeping their restaurants all in the family.
Obscura Cafe plans June 21 opening in Lewiston
The new restaurant has moved into a Lisbon Street location.
Somali farm stand opens in Wales
The new stand is open Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Auburn Planning Board to hold hearings on amending, expanding new residential zoning
If approved soon, the new zoning could muddy the petition process that seeks to repeal the March rezoning of the same area.
Little River Coffee opens Friday in Lisbon Falls
Coffee shop a longtime coming; Somali farm stand now open; Obscura Cafe opening update
Wall Street tumbles on fears for economy as more rates rise
It fell with stocks across Europe after central banks there followed up on the Federal Reserve’s big interest-rate hike on Wednesday.
Proposed marijuana ordinance in Paris moves forward
The town attorney will study the draft of the ordinance before officials hold a public hearing in July or August.