The two-term Republican governor registered to vote in Ormond Beach, where he bought a house in 2018 while in office.
2020
Westbrook elementary school evacuated after suspected gas leak
No students were injured and Saccarappa School students have been bused to the middle school, police said.
Community meetings
Franklin County Democrats to meet FARMINGTON — The next meeting of the Franklin County Democratic Committee will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Mallett School in Farmington. There will be an important surprise speaker as well as discussion of plans for the caucus to be held on March 8. At its December […]
Waterford church announces next sessions on climate change
WATERFORD — The next three sessions in a series of meetings on global warming solutions are announced by the Waterford Congregational Church. They will be held Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wilkins House Community Center, next to the church on Plummer Hill Road. The Jan. 7 session, “Talking About the Climate Crisis,” will explore […]
Rangeley trails open for snowshoeing, fat biking and Nordic skiing
RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and AJs Fat Bikes are teaming up to keep several trails open for snowshoeing, fat biking and Nordic skiing throughout the winter. The trailheads to Hatchery Brook Preserve, Hunter Cove Wildlife Sanctuary and Hunter Cove Uplands, both the Route 4 and the Mingo Loop entrances, Bonney Point Conservation Area, […]
George Fogg: Marshwood points up government’s failure
The stories regarding Marshwood Center in the Sun Journal (Dec. 15 and 22) were deeply disturbing and would be if only 25% accurate. That facility is not the only one who needs to be investigated. There are other such situations that are nearly the same because the state and its Department of Health and Human […]
Rep. Bruce Bickford: Issue should face vigorous debate
Elected leaders have a duty to serve their constituents fairly and transparently. I was taken aback when I heard the news about Congress hiding surprise medical billing legislation within an unrelated bill. I am writing today to strongly urge our Congressional delegation to allow surprise medical billing proposals to be debated on their own merit. […]
Local rinks preparing to open in coming weeks
For years, the start of the ice skating season has been pushed back as crews trying to prepare the ice battle against milder temperatures.
Political experts: Pentagon’s proposed cuts to Bath-built destroyers won’t pass Congress
If approved, the Pentagon’s proposed 40 percent reduction in destroyers built between 2021 and 2025 would shrink the Naval fleet to 287 from its current 293 ships.
Maine can expect a few inches of snow starting Saturday afternoon
Our next weather maker will bring snow to the area Saturday into early Sunday morning. Expect snow to develop around mid day for many communities Saturday. Southern and coastal Maine may begin with a period of rain but even there, you’ll change to snow. Snow will be with us Saturday night through Sunday morning. The […]