The state Senate passed a bill this week that would allow restaurants and bars to offer alcoholic beverages to go. It awaits the governor’s signature.
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Auburn-area girl among Black History Month art contest winners
AUBURN — An Auburn-area girl was among the top three winners of UScellular’s fifth annual Black History Month Art Contest, held with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. Aubree T., 9, who goes to the Auburn Clubhouse, finished third and received $100 for her drawing of Zora Neale Hurston. Boys & Girls Clubs […]
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Rinck Advertising receives 6 awards from multiple shows
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, received six awards for two marketing campaigns: the MaineGeneral Health’s COVID-19 Response Campaign and the University of Southern Maine Excel Campaign. The response campaign’s goal in 2020 and 2021 was to remind the community as the pandemic unfolded that the hospital was there for them […]
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Senate approves bill to limit ‘dark store’ tax challenges
The bill would give municipalities a way to fight off big-box retailers’ efforts to reduce their municipal tax burden.
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Maine to launch ‘peer navigator’ program for job seekers
The Department of Labor will contract with five nonprofits to connect residents with training, education, employment and other resources.
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MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity
It is the largest publicly disclosed donation from the billionaire philanthropist since she pledged in 2019 to give away the majority of her wealth.
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Maine businesses pitching in to support Ukraine
The Retail Association of Maine is seeking donations from its members and the public, L.L. Bean is sending $300,000 in money and goods, and One Longfellow Square is holding a benefit concert.
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Russia bans Facebook and Instagram under ‘extremism’ law
The move marks the latest escalation against the company since President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
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Legislative committee splits 3 ways on utility accountability bill
Lawmakers will be under pressure to find some compromise on making power companies more accountable in Maine.
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Bar Harbor residents launch effort to cap daily visits by cruise ship passengers
A group seeks to limit the number of passengers from cruise ships to no more than 1,000 per day.