Area business leaders are hopeful but unsure whether soccer fans will pair attending matches in Massachusetts with a visit to the Pine Tree State.
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Maine Marine Patrol issues more than 50 summonses to striped bass anglers
The state says more people are fishing in closed areas on the Saco River.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine home sales picking up but still lagging behind last year’s pace
More houses sold in May than any other month in 2026, but the year-to-date total is about 3% fewer than in 2025.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Husband of woman killed in 2024 Morrill’s Corner fight pleads to misdemeanor
Troy McHugh was sentenced to 72 hours in jail and a year of probation. Prosecutors dropped felony robbery charges.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal cuts squeezing food pantries in Aroostook County
The addition of a giant freezer could help Catholic Charities solicit more large donations of frozen goods in Maine’s northernmost county, where nearly 1 in 5 residents relies on SNAP benefits.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
19th annual Kneading Conference set for July in Skowhegan
The event draws grain lovers and bread buffs from around the country.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
New Nepali restaurant planned for Knightville
Himalayas on the Bay plans to open by mid-July.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Carrabassett Valley man charged in girlfriend’s shooting death pleads not guilty
Police say Austin J. Doucette shot Makayla DeSantis twice in the chest in March. Doucette told police it was accidental.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
Scenes from Maine’s primary election as voters hit the polls | Photos
A collection of photos as Mainers cast votes Tuesday in primary and municipal elections.
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This metric is considered affordable housing’s magic number. It’s also flawed.
Area median income, or AMI, is used to determine who in Maine is eligible for some federal housing programs and even whether housing projects get built.