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Judge allows Maine lobstermen’s lawsuit over ‘red listing’ to advance
Businesses say the rating that encourages consumers to avoid eating lobster is defamatory and has caused significant economic harm.
Clinician joins Livermore Falls health center
LIVERMORE FALLS — Karen Dunn is due to join staff of the Western Maine Family Health Center in March. Dunn, who received her Master of Nursing degree from Husson University, has medical experience in care management, emergency triage care, surgical nursing and express care. The center is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers, headquartered […]
Norway Savings donates $8K to 2 organizations
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently presented a $5,000 check to Bridgton Historical Society for its new gallery and exhibit space. The bank also donated $3,000 to New Ventures Maine in support of small business growth. The Historical Society is preserving and renovating the United Methodist Church building on Main Street to serve as its […]
Livermore Falls health center welcomes news clinician
Karen Dunn, family nurse practitioner, will join the staff in March.
UScellular gives YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston $59K to improve internet for students
AUBURN — YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has received $59,136 worth of hot spots and service from UScellular to help students connect to the internet. The donation was part of $403,000 UScellular donated to seven statewide nonprofits as part of its After School Access Project. “Reliable connectivity is more essential than ever, and we are committed to […]
South Portland halts disputed tree removal near jetport
Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.
King’s Head Pub opening Freeport location
The new gastropub will launch in the former Jameson Tavern space.
207 Edibles owner calls foul as Lisbon councilors table marijuana license
What started as a dispute between two marijuana business owners has spilled into the town’s licensing process, with one party claiming the other is getting biased treatment from the town.
Regulators seek approval to cut bills for Mainers who use electricity during off-peak hours
It would take years to establish the new rates, Maine’s top utility regulator told the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.