Poland Spring donates more than $40,000 to heating assistance programs in seven Maine communities

Associates also provide more than 100 gifts and holiday meals to local families POLAND SPRING – During this season of giving, Poland Spring is helping support families in its host communities through employee and company contributions of gifts, food, and …

Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare hires orthopedic provider

LEWISTON — Central Maine Orthopedics has hired Dr. Bruce Hamilton-Dick. He went to medical school at Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Medical Center. He also did a fellowship at the University of Massachusetts in Orthopedics…

Health care and hospitality hiring in Maine highlight otherwise ho-hum November unemployment report

Maine’s unemployment rate inched up to 3.1% in November from 2.9% in October, according to preliminary data released last week by the Maine Department of Labor The state’s unemployment rate has been below 4% for 26 months  — the second longest such period …

5 trends that defined Maine's real estate industry in 2024

New construction continued at a healthy pace in 2024, despite higher interest rates and volatile construction costs.  Affordable housing, combined with the higher cost of housing, continued to be a major issue in Maine.  Investment in universities and …

Tripadvisor's Number One Hidden Maine Gem is a Must-Visit

When it comes to things to do and see around Maine, there are so many options that it would be difficult to put them all into one list. Believe me, we've tried. However, how do we determine what the absolute BEST place to visit in Maine is if you are …

See how much snow fell on Christmas Eve across Maine

Remember When: Maine Police Gift Boy a New Bike After Theft

Last year, Scarborough police made a little boy's birthday and Christmas extra special, so much so that it almost brought tears to my eyes! This will certainly be one unforgettable year for this young Mainer. There was an investigation on a stolen bike …

Maine Agricultural Trades Show returns to Augusta in January

AUGUSTA — The 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show is set to return to the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Sunday through Tuesday, Jan. 14-16, 2025. With free admission, this event is open to the public and provides a platform for learning, …

Speed limits reduced on entire Maine Turnpike due to snowstorm

LET'S GO STRAIGHT TO METEOROLOGIST VICTORIA WISNIEWSKI... TRACKING YOUR EXCLUSIVE 8-DAY FORECAST FROM THE WEATHER CENTER.. TUESDAY...CLOUDY WITH SNOW IN THE MORNING, THEN PARTLY SUNNY WITH SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION …

Boothbay Harbor Opera House to host Maine native for final concert of the year

Maine native and national touring artist Ellis Paul arrives in Boothbay Harbor to close out the 2024 Opera House season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28. Ellis Paul will perform at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House on Dec. 28, closing out the venue’s 2024 …