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As malls face decline, Bangor sues mall owner over code violations | Maine Public
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (720+ words) Shopping malls, once the commercial hubs of the holiday season, are in decline. It's a trend that's playing out in communities across the country, as measured by the disappearance of shoppers and storefronts. In Bangor, it has'also meant a rise…...
Shoppers flocked to Downtown Bangor for last minute gifts through the snow
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (224+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It's Christmas Eve, and for some, it's a tradition to go out for their last minute Christmas gifts. However, the snow we got made things a little slower. It didn't stop people from getting out and embracing…...
Maine joins lawsuit against HHS over restrictions on gender-affirming care
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (90+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) " Maine and 19 other states are suing the Department of Health and Human Services for their ruling to restrict gender-affirming care for young people. Maine, along with other states like Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont, filed the…...
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State football team
18+ hour ago (424+ words) Proud to support Varsity Maine All-Region players and teams. Hammond Lumber Company " serving contractors, homeowners and DIYers from 34 locations across Maine and New Hampshire. hammondlumber.com Sean Leach, Noble senior offensive lineman: Leach was named the Gerry Raymond Lineman of…...
Meet the 2025 Central Maine All-Region football team
18+ hour, 1+ min ago (108+ words) Proud to support Varsity Maine All-Region players and teams. Hammond Lumber Company " serving contractors, homeowners and DIYers from 34 locations across Maine and New Hampshire. hammondlumber.com Parker Morin, Cony senior quarterback Seth Bowden, Nokomis senior running back Ayden Mulcahy, Skowhegan…...
Economic divide widening between Portland area and rest of Maine, report finds
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (296+ words) The economic divide between the greater Portland area and the rest of Maine has nearly doubled over the last 20 years, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Economic Policy. The gross domestic product for the Portland metropolitan…...
Snowstorm Sweeps Across Maine as Holiday Travel Peaks
22+ hour, 50+ min ago (328+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) - Another snowstorm is moving through the state Tuesday just in time for the holidays. Tuesday is a normally a very busy travel day as people are heading to their holiday destinations. The speed limit on the turnpike is…...
Maine among multiple states impacted by an ongoing Salmonella outbreak
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (122+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Maine is among 22 states that have been impacted by an ongoing Salmonella outbreak across the country. According the U.S. CDC, at least one person in Maine has fallen ill due to the consumption of raw oysters. They say…...
Maine DHHS suspends payments to Gateway Community Services after audit reveals $1 million overpayment
23+ hour, 29+ min ago (412+ words) PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has temporarily suspended all payments to Gateway Community Services after a third audit of the nonprofit organization revealed it was overpaid more than $1 million by the state. On…...
'It's tradition' — Maine Christmas tree farmers say sales were up, and so was demand for real trees
23+ hour, 29+ min ago (893+ words) It's about a week before Christmas, and Paul and Stephanie Lizotte have come to'Quinn's Tree Farm'in Cornville, just north of Skowhegan. But it's a Tuesday, and it's closed. "We weren't sure if anyone was around," said Paul Lizotte. "Well, we're…...