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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland condo complex of ‘new age starter homes’ gets green light from city
The 156-unit development is thought to be Maine’s first large-scale project to take advantage of a landmark law that increases density by allowing accessory dwelling units on single-family lots.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Traffic cameras to be installed on Maine highways
Cameras are to be installed along I-295 in Falmouth, Yarmouth and Freeport. Several cameras will also be implemented along I-95 in, and north of, Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine researchers studying how to manage spruce forests in face of intensifying heat, drought
Much of Maine’s coast hosted shady stands of red spruce before it was heavily harvested and succeeded by sun-tolerant species like oak and aspen.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Family of teen charged with killing Union paddleboarder ‘devastated’ by online rumors
Family members of the 17-year-old boy suspected of killing 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart this month spoke publicly for the first time.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
A Maine teen is accused of murder. What happens next?
A 17-year-old from Frankfort has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman who went missing while paddleboarding in Union.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Documentary on blind Falmouth painter reveals story of creative persistence
‘Final Frontier’ features artist Denis Boudreau as he grapples with haunting memories of war through abstract painting while visually impaired. The documentary short premiered at the Maine International Film Festival and won an award.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Relive Ozzy Osbourne’s visits to Maine in photos, archives
The legendary metal singer, who died Tuesday at 76, performed several times in Portland over the years.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lewiston narrowly votes down request to divest from weapons manufacturers
Councilor Josh Nagine, who brought the proposal forward, argued Lewiston shouldn’t be profiting off companies that produce ‘collateral damage’ locally and abroad.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Who’s funding Maine’s red flag and voter ID referendum campaigns?
A majority of contributions have come from out of state for the 2 ballot questions touching on the national hot button issues of gun safety and voter ID.