Proposed state rules governing boat racing on Maine lakes fall short of wildlife protection that’s needed, loon advocates argue
2021
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Raiders receiver Ruggs to face DUI charge after fatal crash
One woman died in a fiery crash early Tuesday morning in Las Vegas, and Henry Ruggs III faces a charge of felony DUI resulting in death.
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Posted inMaine
Fewer candidates, and less qualified ones, lead to staffing woes for central Maine fire stations
The fire chief in Skowhegan, Shawn Howard, says he has 15 openings for firefighters, and he’s not confident he can fill them all anytime soon.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Pink Feather Foundation moves in Norway
NORWAY — The Pink Feather Foundation recently moved to 10 Aldrich Ave. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization working to improve the lives of students by partnering with teachers to confidentially provide clothing and accessories at no cost. The organization is in its third school year serving teachers and students, and it is the co-founders’ […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Official recommends New Mexico reject merger involving CMP’s parent company
Under the merger, Connecticut-based Avangrid and its parent firm, Iberdrola of Spain, would acquire PNM Resources and its PNM and Texas New Mexico Power subsidiaries.
Posted inElections, Maine
Question 1: Voters soundly reject power line corridor
Tuesday’s outcome is a repudiation of the NECEC transmission line project, but power line supporters vowed to fight the measure in court.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Five-year-old child dies in Paris house fire
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating Tuesday’s blaze.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Auburn library to host college night event Nov. 4
The Auburn Public Library is set to host its annual college night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Androscoggin Community Room at 49 Spring St. The evening will start off with a panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. It will be facilitated by Jessica Whittier from FAME, featuring admissions representatives from different […]
Posted inEncore
Underground Improv presents night of laughs at Franco Center
Underground Improv will deliver a night of laughs and entertainment at 7 pm. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Underground Improv, a troupe of Maine comedians, features a rotating cast of Dawn Hartill, Nate White, Leonard Kimble, Julie Poulin, Nic Dufault, Amanda Kinsey, and Greg Lambert. The show content is […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Dispute over car given as gift leads to Detroit shooting, authorities say
A dispute led to a Hartland man demanding a Cadillac car he had gifted be returned and firing shots at the car when he spotted it Monday.