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Eager for Easter eggs

BIDDEFORD — One hour. It doesn’t seem like a lot. But every year, the Biddeford Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Heart of Biddeford and police and fire units, spends weeks preparing for their annual hour-long Easter egg hunt. Small, pastel-colored plastic eggs ”“ those staples of Easter ”“ are packed with candy by volunteers, […]

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Homeowners: Five Steps to Avoid Contractor Fraud

(StatePoint) Each year, thousands of trusting homeowners hire contractors for home repairs or renovation projects. But for many, dreams of a remodeled kitchen, new roof or updated patio are dashed by contractor fraud. Over half of homeowners who hire contractors state that fraud is their biggest fear, according to a recent online survey conducted for […]

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LePage’s budget has wrong priorities for Maine

Budgets are a reflection of priorities. Whether it’s our own personal budget or the state’s budget, we plan, save and spend based on what is important to us.   One of the biggest responsibilities faced by the Legislature this session is to craft the state’s next two-year budget. Already, the Legislature’s budget writing committee has […]