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Forage on Lisbon Street now fully open
Well-known bagelry is back to offering indoor seating; Lewiston Farmer’s Market going to a new location; and coming soon: Saigon Pho.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $43 billion
Musk has described himself as a ‘free speech absolutist’ but is also known for blocking other Twitter users who question or disagree with him.
Hannaford’s goal: Use only renewable power by 2024
To meet its goal, it’ll need a multi-pronged approach, buying renewable energy and employing a host of strategies to reduce demand.
Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic earns national accreditation
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Hospital Diabetes Clinic has achieved accreditation by the Association of Diabetes and Education Specialists. Accreditation represents a high level of quality and service to the community and the ability to better meet the needs of Medicare recipients and others affected by diabetes in Western Maine, according to a news release from […]
Lewiston teen to benefit from Fontaine’s virtual auction
AUBURN — A Lewiston High School sophomore is due to benefit from an auction scheduled next month. Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader will host its eighth annual Bid For Wishes virtual auction on its Facebook business page (facebook.com/FontaineTeam) between May 16-23. Along with Make-A-Wish Maine, this year’s auction will also benefit student Johnathan […]
Auburn Planning Board supports 60-unit Court Street development
The project, proposing five 12-unit buildings, is the first to come forward under the city’s recently-approved zoning change.
Central Maine Healthcare hires new cardiologist
LEWISTON — Dr. Michael Berlowitz has joined Central Maine Healthcare as chief of the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, and medical director of the cardiovascular service line for the health system. Berlowitz will lead a team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons and other skilled professionals in redesigning patient care and elevating the reputation […]
Lost Valley hires new event coordinator
AUBURN — Lost Valley has hired Kayla Milligan as its new private events manager. She will coordinate all current and incoming private events at the ski resort, including weddings, reunions, anniversary and other parties, and celebrations of life. Milligan, who previously worked at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, found her passion for event planning several […]
As sticker shock for solar power looms, Maine lawmakers consider options
Two bills under consideration seek to balance the desire for solar incentives with the burden of high electricity bills.