U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she has heard from more than 200 constituents in just the last month asking for more help from Congress.
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Connecticut flooring company expands to Lewiston
• The Twin Cities’ 2021 economic forecast — going up
• Mainers’ makeup spending — going down
Ferry service linking Bar Harbor and Nova Scotia canceled again
The Cat high-speed ferry is scratched for the third straight year, and for the second time because of the pandemic.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stepping down as CEO
Bezos has held the role since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago.
Portland developer buys Lewiston’s historic Dominican Block, plans upscale housing
Developer Jim Brady plans a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments for Lincoln Street next year.
Sen. King joins push to strengthen equal pay laws
Maine’s independent senator says the changes would close the gender wage gap and make sure women can challenge pay discrimination.
Auburn’s Mu Noi Brunch chef on Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout tonight
The episode is described as the spiciest ever.
Photo album: Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry opens second location
The new location, in the Hartley Block on Lisbon Street, features clothing, food and brings the nonprofit’s on-the-ground square footage to 4,500 square feet.
At Waterville’s The Chez, customers and bartenders bemoan the loss of their ‘family’ during pandemic
Waterville’s The Chez Paree in the South End has been closed since March, leaving many without crucial social connections.
$23 million in commercial solar projects ready for Lewiston, Poland, Minot
Developer NextGrid Inc. has three solar projects planned for Lewiston and one each for Poland and Minot this year, with construction starting soon.