I’m here to say goodbye to Stephen King. Not that he’s going anywhere. Indeed, I imagine he’s at his desk even now, devising a fiendish fate for some schmuck unlucky enough to be a character in a Stephen King novel. But whatever that fate may be, I will know nothing about it — not this […]
2020
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Maine Turnpike Authority owed more than $824,000 in unpaid tolls
Thousands of vehicle owners have racked up tolls and fees in the past seven years, but there are barriers to collecting the money.
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Arundel farmer denied aid in ‘forever chemicals’ nightmare
His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won’t help him recoup losses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Craft breweries embrace sustainability along with remarkable growth
Maine’s craft breweries have seen a 32 percent surge over the past five years, but the industry has committed to sustainability measures to protect products and profits.
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Wild blueberries in January? Time to go to bat for Maine’s troubled, iconic fruit
Most of the crop is frozen, anyway, so resolve this year to eat more of what may be the healthiest – and tastiest – berry there is.
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Health care, corrections, broadband at top of state legislative agenda
The Legislature will return with a long list of work before including another attempt to pass a package of borrowing bills aimed at building infrastructure and boosting the economy.
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Who needs the gym with these winter sports?
Maine is a workout wonderland in winter, with skiing, snowshoeing and even shoveling providing exercise that can help fulfill your New Year’s resolution.
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Obituary: Roger D. Charpentier
LISBON – Roger D. Charpentier, born March 9, 1950, died on Dec. 30, 2019.
He is survived by his wife of 45 …
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Obituary: Theresa “Terry” Anne Langrall
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. – Theresa “Terry” Anne Langrall, 65, of Sierra Vista, Ariz. passed away on Dec. 30, 2019. Born to …
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Obituary: Aileen B. Sherwood
LAKE MONTICELLO, Va. – Aileen B. Sherwood, 97, of Lake Monticello, Va., passed away on Jan. 2, 2020. She is reunited …