The Coast Guard on Friday suspended its search for Edward Berke, 30, who fell overboard into Casco Bay on the Fourth of July.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine delegates to Democratic National Convention sticking with support for Biden
While several lamented last week’s fumbling debate performance by the president, they said he’s still the better candidate and that it’s too late to try and organize behind someone else.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Smiling Hill Farm’s historic legacy could foil Gorham Connector plan
The Maine Turnpike Authority has known for years that the farm was eligible for the National Register of Historic Places – but has never publicly disclosed that or its potential impact on the controversial highway project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP electricity rates are going up. Here’s what’s driving it.
The costs of restoring power after storms and funding state renewable energy policies are the biggest factors increasing Central Maine Power Co. bills.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Q&A: Who are Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention, and what will they do?
Maine is sending 32 delegates, plus 2 alternates, to the convention taking place from Aug. 19-24 in Chicago.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
All revised Oxford-area school’s budget articles pass at validation hearing
Maine School Administrative District 17’s 2024-25 budget was approved and will be put to a referendum vote Aug. 6.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
First day of Liberty Festival lights up Lewiston, Auburn with patriotism, joy and fireworks
Thousands gathered at Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park and Auburn’s Great Falls Plaza to listen to live performances, watch the fireworks display and celebrate 248 years of American liberty.
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills
Police look for Gilead man after reports of shots fired and 2nd violent confrontation
Jacob McGurn, 28, is wanted on weapons and assault charges.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico marks Fourth of July with music, food and children’s activities
Many attended the fireworks show in neighboring Rumford.