The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has expanded its investigation into the contamination of residential well water with PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ following water well testing in Fairfield.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine sales of recreational cannabis surpass $5 million in May
The state’s nascent legal marijuana industry has set a succession of record monthly sales totals since its October launch.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
IRS records show wealthiest Americans paid little in income taxes, report says
ProPublica obtains tax data on richest Americans, a huge scoop that could send Washington scrambling.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
NRA’s gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles
The durable clout of the National Rifle Association shows how difficult it is to claw back control from a lobbying powerhouse that has deep roots in the American political system.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Documentary celebrates Ali 5 years after his death
A new documentary looks at the week of Muhammad Ali’s funeral in Louisville, Kentucky, when the community came together to celebrate the legacy of “The Greatest.”
Posted inNation / World
Trump impeachment lawyer defending Oath Keeper associate in riot case
Prosecutors have narrowed in on the Oath Keepers and another far-right extremist group, the Proud Boys, as they try to determine how much planning went into the attack.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
Brunswick girls tennis team returns to top of Class A North after sinking Hampden Academy in regional final
Top-seeded Dragons secure first regional title since 2017 by winning all three singles matches.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: Cooling off in the Sandy River in Farmington
Gracie Flagg, 6, of Farmington demonstrated her swimming prowess on Tuesday to her mother, Melanie Flagg.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Selectpersons plan to meet with contractor after complaints shared about Livermore cemeteries
Michael Webber was awarded a three-year bid in 2020 to mow the town’s cemeteries for $7,000 per year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Vinyl records find new groove during pandemic, keeping sales spinning
Retailers cheer on Record Store Day, which is being held on 2 days, June 12 and July 17.