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Are there any unionized retail grocery store workers in Maine? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Some workers at Stop & Shop and Giant stores, which are owned by Hannaford parent company Ahold Delhaize, are unionized in other parts of New England.

Maine, News, Outdoors

New bridge links Eastern Trail through Scarborough

by Salomé Cloteaux December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

The Close the Gap project adds 1.6 miles to the Eastern Trail is ahead of schedule.

Maine, News

Gorham seeks sewer extension along Main Street

by Robert Lowell December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

The proposed add-on would run along Route 25, from the intersection at Mosher’s Corner to Portal Way.

Maine, News, Sports

Former Bates standout skier sues college for traumatic brain injury

by Steve Sherlock December 17, 2025December 18, 2025

On Oct, 12, 2024, a nearly 600-pound structure went airborne and struck Katie Watt as she trained with teammates and coaches, a lawsuit filed this week says.

Maine, News

Biddeford family opens home to all for annual ‘Christmas Chaos’

by Sydney Richelieu December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

The Christmas Day event has grown and become an annual tradition at the Seaver family’s home since it began as a small gathering of friends 12 years ago.

Maine, News

Mainers struggling with rising costs, mental health and child care seek Toy Fund’s help

by Press Herald staff report December 17, 2025December 16, 2025

The charity has experienced a surge in demand this year as Mainers try to provide a joyful holiday for their kids while fighting a rising tide of crises, including waitlists for care and disruptions to crucial benefits.