The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
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Rumble strips saving lives — and money — on rural Maine roads
The state plans to install 100 miles of rumble strips a year in Maine, which has the highest crash fatality rate in New England, according to researchers.
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Hallowell volunteers survey ‘threatened’ Vaughan Brook watershed
Recent testing found Vaughan Brook does not meet water quality standards for aquatic life and dissolved oxygen, thanks largely to increased pressure from development.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Popeyes restaurant coming to Augusta
The multinational fried chicken chain restaurant was approved for the former site of Friendly’s restaurant on Western Avenue for a drive-thru restaurant.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Augusta’s chief to participate in policing program
Chief Noel March will join law enforcement leaders from around the world to explore the crucial historical lessons learned from the role of law enforcement in Nazi Germany, particularly the actions of Reserve Battalion 101, and their relevance to contemporary policing.
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UMaine Augusta to host job, resource fair March 26
In collaboration with Maine CareerCenters, UMA’s third annual Job & Resource Fair will be held in the Randall Student Center Fireplace Lounge at 46 University Drive on the Augusta campus.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Augusta to host job, resource fair March 26
The event will be held in collaboration with Maine CareerCenters.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop center to host afternoon of Irish music March 15
This is a family friendly event; all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Irish garb or even as a leprechauns or fairies.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder
Samuel Whittemore, 34, accused of murdering his wife, Margaux Whittemore, 32, in an incident at his family’s Readfield home in which his mother, Dorothy “Darcy” Whittemore was also injured.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Swatting of Maine secretary of state was part of broader attack on U.S. officials
Two European men have been charged with federal crimes in connection with swatting attempts involving about 100 victims, including Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.