A local man who signed a lease Wednesday says he hopes to make the original owner 'proud' by 'restoring what I remember from back in the day.'
USA Telephone has been planning to end its service next month, but Fairpoint shuts down the transmission lines USA used because the company stopped paying to use them.
The New England Economic Partnership says external factors such as Europe's recession and federal spending cuts are crimping the region's economy.
Despite the stalled activity since early 2012, the mild post-recession recovery continues, the new measure indicates.
The hybrid vessel will provide cargo service between Portland and New York.
The mortgage lender for the 61-acre property placed the highest bid.
Presque Isle and Richmond will be given a certificate and two road signs to tout the award.

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