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Lack of inventory slowed Maine home sales in January

by Hannah LaClaire February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

The most recent monthly data show the number of sales fell by double digits compared to a year ago, while prices rose modestly.

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Olympia’s world record height still stands after 15 years

by Rose Lincoln February 22, 2023February 24, 2023

Olympia, built in 2008 in honor of U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, surpassed Angus, King of the Mountain, which was built in 1999, by 9 feet as Bethel broke Bethel’s own record.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine

MPA postpones high school basketball tournament games Thursday in Augusta

by Kennebec Journal staff report February 20, 2023February 21, 2023

With snowstorm in forecast, MPA alters slate for Classes C and D South.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized

Man charged with murder in Feb. 17 homicide in Portland

by Eric Russell February 20, 2023February 22, 2023

Jonathan Alas, 27, is suspected of killing 58-year-old Christopher Godin at a Cumberland Avenue apartment building. Godin was well known in Portland as the founder of Granny’s Burritos.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Flagship flower shop in downtown Portland will pull up roots this spring

by Edward D. Murphy February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

Harmon’s Floral Co., a fixture for decades near Congress Square, will close the location and continue operations at two other branches.

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Claude Marichal, master machinist at Elmet Technologies

by Christopher Wheelock February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

Four decades in one building, with many jobs over the years.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Ken Cianchette, Cianbro co-founder who had ‘an impact on tens of thousands,’ dies at 98

by Hannah LaClaire February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Cianchette, whose memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, was one of four brothers who formed the company that has constructed many of Maine’s major buildings and bridges.

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Mt. Blue girl’s wrestling seeks to make a varsity squad

by Brian Ponce February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

Mt. Blue wrestling coach Michael Hansen approached the RSU 9 Board of Directors to talk about the amazing things the girl’s wrestling team has accomplished, but also requested the formation of a varsity squad.