Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law an $11.3 billion budget that was passed by Democrats early Friday over the objections of Republicans.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home sales, prices, inventory all up in February
Real estate experts say increased inventory points toward a positive spring market.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Sinkhole closes Lewiston road
A bridge scheduled to be rebuilt next year fails, causing a portion of College Road to be closed indefinitely.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Prime Healthcare to move forward with effort to acquire Central Maine Healthcare
Hospitals often need state approval to make certain changes, including acquisitions and mergers.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston launches campaign, highlights economic growth
The campaign focuses on accomplishments in housing, investment, social services, and more that’s to come.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lawmakers advance effort to seek money for more EV subsidies
Republicans, who have criticized state efforts to promote electric vehicle sales, opposed tapping a regional source of funding. Maine exhausted its money for EV rebates in November.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Newry Appeals Board sends Timberline condominium plans back to Planning Board
Plans for the proposed project at 9 Timberline Drive near Sunday River Ski Resort were criticized for “inadequate information.”
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Driver, infant dead after crash on Lewiston’s Grove Street
A Brunswick man and infant are dead after the single-vehicle crash and a passenger remains in critical condition.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield needs financial, capital improvement plans, manager says
Much of the town’s equipment is aging and nearing the end of its life cycle, Cameron Hinkley said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Municipal bans on homeless shelters may be prohibited in Maine
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would prevent cities and towns from blocking homeless shelters.