The settlement concerns the site of the HoltraChem Manufacturing plant on the Penobscot River that has been the subject of legal conflicts for more than 2 decades.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Colorado mass shooting
Democrats vow to press gun control measures and a Senate vote on such bills would be the first in several years, but Democrats lack the votes to pass significant reform.
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Maine proposes more moose hunting permits to combat winter tick infestation
The number of permits for the fall 2021 hunt would increase by 11%. Biologists also propose a new hunting strategy to test whether it may reduce the impact of winter ticks on Maine’s moose herd.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
$1 million UMaine grant will expand rural telemedicine and distance learning
The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund technology improvements at 42 higher education and health care sites around the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats signal push to pass state budget without Republicans’ support
The move could keep Gov. Janet Mills in the driver’s seat on how new federal pandemic relief funds will be spent.
Posted inNation / World
Jury set for ex-officer’s trial in George Floyd’s killing
Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of Floyd, who died after the officer pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck for about 9 minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and pleading that he couldn’t breathe.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Utility bills overwhelm some households in pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 Board of Directors agenda
Regional School District 9 amended school board agenda 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86217844601?pwd=dDlkSDJkcDdEQjNCRzJkWjQ0M1FtUT09 Added on March 23, 2021 – X. Executive Session I. Call to order II. Pledge of allegiance led by Sylvia Stadelman, 6th grade, Mt. Blue Middle School III. Public comment IV. Report of the chairperson A. Good news […]
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New Sharon burn victim in serious condition
John Gill, 85, was burned over 80% of his body when he poured gas on a trash fire.
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Eric Talley, officer killed in Boulder shooting, loved his job and his 7 children
Talley, 51, was among the first responders to run in the door. He was fatally shot along with nine other people.