Thorndike

The new name, Unity Environmental University, better reflects an evolution from a small, private liberal arts college to a master’s college and university, the school says.

Local projects in Fairfield, Freedom and Thorndike are examples of how small-scale historic preservation projects can have economic ripple effects that resonate in a community.

The federal funding will support a variety of historic restoration projects and is intended to foster economic development and job creation in areas where the forest products industry has declined.

Thomas College is launching the startup mentoring program early next year for entrepreneurs in those counties, as well as five Waldo County towns. The application deadline is next month.

Mercy Hospital has submitted “conceptual plans” to the city of Portland for a consolidation of its services...

Gov. Paul LePage's decision to hold back funds from a bond approved in 2010 has left a...