PORTLAND (AP) — Bear hunting is one of Maine’s oldest traditions, and residents might be able to do more of it in the future — but not before some claws come out in the Maine State House. Hunters and animal welfare activists are preparing for a spat over a pair of bills that could potentially […]
January 2019
Thursday morning in a fog
Gisel Perry of Auburn walks along the Riverwalk in Thursday’s fog in Auburn. Perry said she was out enjoying how beautiful the fog made the city look while gathering material for her blog “The Maine Chica.” (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal)
Open house postponed
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser open house scheduled for tonight, Thursday, Jan. 24, has been postponed. A new date has not yet been scheduled. As always, feel free stop by our office, 187 Wilton Rd., or call us at 778-2075 with questions, concerns and story ideas.
Rare hawk rescued in snowstorm is recovering, but will lose toe to frostbite
The bird was found Sunday in the snow under a cluster of trees in Deering Oaks.
L.L. Bean exec, Portland entrepreneur tapped as advisers to Boston Fed
L.L. Bean CFO Kierston Van Soest and O. & Co. CEO Oliver Smith have joined the bank’s New England Advisory Council.
L.L. Bean exec, Portland entrepreneur tapped as advisers to Boston Fed
L.L. Bean CFO Kierston Van Soest and Oliver Smith of O. & Co. have joined the bank’s New England Advisory Council.
Mills picks longtime lobbyist for doctors to lead Maine’s response to opioid crisis
Gordon Smith, executive vice president of the Maine Medical Association since 1993, will coordinate state efforts to combat an epidemic that persists in communities across the state.
Commerce secretary says he doesn’t get why federal workers are visiting food banks
In an interview with CNBC, Wilber Ross suggested the workers, who will miss their second paychecks this week, take out loans instead.
Maine native and former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven done as ESPN analyst
Craven, who grew up in Newburgh, had worked with the cable sports network for 12 years.
Weather conditions contribute to driving hazards Thursday
WATERVILLE — A driver wasn’t seriously injured Thursday morning when her car overturned on the Messalonskee Stream Bridge on Interstate 95, according to state police . Melissa Ames, 49, of Newport was passing another vehicle in the northbound lanes when her car slid on the icy bridge, according to a statement from state police. Ames’ […]