Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.
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Maine House votes to restore Rep. Laurel Libby’s speaking privileges
She had been censured for posting a photo of a transgender high school athlete on social media.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, River Valley
State says Androscoggin River water quality does not warrant upgrade
Years of improved water quality and strong advocacy could not sway Maine’s DEP to recommend a reclassification for the stretch from Rumford to Lisbon.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris officials decline to sign petition barring town from cooperating with ICE
A petition brought by two residents asked town officials to not work with ICE unless there was a legitimate judicial warrant.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Susan Collins presses Trump’s budget director over foreign aid cuts
Russell Vought appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday to field questions about the Trump administration’s request to cut $9.4 billion from the current budget for foreign aid and public broadcasting through what is called a rescission package.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Zohran Mamdani, a front-runner to be NYC’s mayor, is a Bowdoin College alum
Mamdani, who graduated from Bowdoin in 2014 with a degree in Africana studies, declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary.
Posted inMaine, News
Rising number of jellyfish sightings reported at southern Maine beaches
A 5-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish spotted on Willard Beach in South Portland last weekend prompted waterside safety warnings for beachgoers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
The annual Tri-Town July 4th parade to be held July 3, with fireworks at dusk
The parade kicks off in Jay and will proceed down Main Street, ending in Livermore Falls.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Monmouth Fair opened Wednesday and runs through Saturday
Joe Phelan captures fair setup and first-day events at the fairgrounds.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls voters again reject budget articles
The Select Board will meet Tuesday to discuss the proposed $8.6 million spending plan, a $320,248.23 increase over the existing budget.