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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Maine, News
Starling Hall in Fayette ready to open after Maine Cabin Masters renovation
Fayette’s historic Starling Hall will hold an open house June 6; the Maine Cabin Masters episode is scheduled to air June 15.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine harbormasters are having a moment. What do they do?
They manage moorings, settle turf wars and now one is even running for the US Senate.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
With just $500, Maine’s syringe disposal program can’t get off the ground
Advocates say the state-run program could have taken a significant burden off municipalities and community organizations. Lawmakers hope it still can.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland City Council approves next year’s $364M budget
The final spending plan removed the addition of Sundays to metered parking, but will increase the hourly meter fee by 50 cents.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner amid revelations about sexting
The Vermont independent was unequivocal in his support, saying ‘I think it might be a good idea if we focused on the important issues facing the working families of Maine and this country.’
Posted inBusiness, Community, News, Times Record
Brunswick passes data center moratorium
The pause gives Brunswick time to review local ordinances and develop regulations for large data centers, should any be proposed.
Posted inCommunity, News
Westbrook City Council approves 180-day data center moratorium
The pause will give the city time to review its ordinances and research the potential effects of data centers on the city.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Cops & Courts, News
Owners of Cowbell restaurants reach settlement over labor law violations
The burger joint, with locations in Biddeford, Westbrook and Scarborough, has agreed to pay about $83,000 in back wages and fines. A judge has not yet approved the settlement.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Here’s who’s spent the most on the Maine governor’s race
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Jonathan Bush are continuing to lead fundraising in their respective parties ahead of the June 9 primaries.