The proposal is generating opposition from real estate agents and tourism officials, who acknowledge Maine’s affordable housing crisis but say a new fee is not the answer.
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BluShift Aerospace opens $1 million crowdfunding campaign, starts building next rocket
The Brunswick-based rocket company successfully launched its first rocket back in January.
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Bath takes control of parking lot used by shipyard, with eventual plans to turn it into a park
South End residents want the Castine Avenue parking lot to become a park, but BIW workers say that wouldn’t solve the neighborhood’s traffic problem.
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Maine CDC reports 218 new COVID-19 cases, no more deaths
Sunday’s case count breaks a four-day streak of new infections over 300, but the seven-day average is still 314.
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Bath high school closed through Wednesday after COVID-19 outbreak
Morse High School reported three new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, after the CDC declared an outbreak last week.
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Phippsburg residents donate to erase student meal debt, but experts say school meals should be free after
Although families can apply for a child to receive free or reduced-priced meals based on a family’s income and size, universally free school meals would be academically and financially beneficial.
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Woman-owned brewery to open in Lisbon
Olive Pit Brewing Co., the town’s first brewery, will cater to the growing female beer consumer, according to owner Christy Cain.
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Brunswick’s Bank of America branch temporarily closed due to COVID-19
Brunswick’s Bank of America branch at 110 Maine St. is temporarily closed because of concerns surrounding COVID-19. According to a company statement, the closure is intended to keep employees and clients healthy and safe. The bank is monitoring local conditions and plans to reopen “as soon as it is safe to do so.” A spokesperson said […]
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Durham vote puts $3.6 million proposed municipal budget in limbo
Monday’s vote in Durham to determine the fate of the town’s $3.6 million proposed municipal budget “produced contradictory results,” according to a statement from the select board. The vote was held in place of the annual town meeting, which was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Residents approved all of the spending articles on the ballot […]