Officials are considering allowing recreational marijuana businesses in Augusta where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed.
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Augusta area prepares for Ironman 70.3 Maine triathletes, spectators
Road closures and traffic pattern changes will accommodate about 2,000 athletes and spectators next Sunday for the 2024 Ironman 70.3 Maine.
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Madison residents can weigh in on addiction clinic ordinance
A public hearing on the Planning Board’s proposal for an ordinance restricting the locations of outpatient addiction treatment centers and clinics is scheduled for Tuesday night.
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Mobile home park proposed for site of former Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre
The town’s Planning Board discussed preliminary plans Tuesday for a 32-lot mobile home park during a pre-application review.
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Waterville moves to eliminate parking requirement for downtown landlords
The City Council on Tuesday took the first of two votes needed to erase the requirement for existing buildings, following a recommendation by the Planning Board to encourage more housing development.
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‘This was their base’: Police say gang responsible for dozens of violent crimes in 7 states had apartment in Gardiner
Federal authorities in Pennsylvania, in announcing indictments against the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang,” say the group used dating sites to connect with victims, then would drug and rob them.
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Ralph’s Café in Brooks targeted with bomb threat after owner jokes about Trump shooting
The threat came days after the cafe’s owner, Frank Champa, received backlash from right-wing influencers for an inflammatory social media post regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. State Police say the threat was a hoax.
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Industry woman dead after single-vehicle crash in Anson
Valerie Hoyt, 58, crashed her vehicle off Starks Road in Anson Monday evening, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Big G’s Deli in Winslow closes permanently after 38 years
Big G’s was a staple for decades in Winslow and much of central Maine, known for its expansive menu, large portions and homemade white, wheat, rye and pumpernickel breads used for sandwiches.
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Salute to cinema gets underway at 27th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville
MIFF runs through July 21 and offers more than 100 films.