Four Mainers argue the system disenfranchises voters whose ballots are eliminated before the final round of tabulation.
July 2020
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Richmond nonprofit sues CMP over tower lights, radar plan
The crux of the lawsuit is split between concerns that the radiation emitted by the radar could cause health problems and how the tower lights impact local wildlife.
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Sports on TV: Friday, July 24, 2020
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, July 24 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL 5:30 a.m. FS1 — AFL: Richmond at Greater Western Sydney 5:30 a.m. (Saturday) FS1 — AFL: St. Kilda at Port Adelaide AUTO RACING 7 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series: The Blu-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200, […]
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Sports Digest: Seattle’s NHL expansion team reveals its nickname – Kraken
‘The Kraken is a name born of the fans. It was suggested and championed by the fans,’ Seattle CEO Tod Leiweke said.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques’ Cole Ouellette commits to Fitchburg State
Ouellette led all Nordiques defenseman with 30 points in 48 games this past season. He becomes the sixth age-out player on the Maine Nordiques to commit to play college hockey next season.
Posted inNation / World
DNA identifies Augusta victim of 1968 California homicide
Genetic genealogy also identifies the now-deceased man who is suspected of killing Anita Louise Piteau, 26, who was from Augusta.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump calls off Florida segment of Republican National Convention
The president cites a ‘flare-up’ of the coronavirus, but some delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, to formally renominate him on Aug. 24.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Maine Real Estate & Development Association honors Auburn project
AUBURN — The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recently released its list of 2019 Notable Project Recipients and included 62 Spring Street by Anew Development in partnership with the Auburn Housing Development Corp. The project was recognized for its diversity and vibrancy, epitomizing the Smart Growth concept, “which successfully connects the dots between […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Vassalboro mechanic provides time travel in a Ford Model T
Peter Reny restores, repairs and sells vintage Fords to those who haven’t the time to work on the cars themselves, but appreciate owning and driving a classic car.
Posted inMaine
Sewage could provide data on COVID-19’s prevalence in Augusta area
The city of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Utility District are using a federal grant to have wastewater samples tested for the coronavirus.