Bertrand Poisson, 47, was operating a personal watercraft which he recently purchased, Mark Latti, spokesman for the Maine Warden Service, said.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Nation / World
Jared Golden seeks to honor actor James Earl Jones
Congressional Gold Medal eyed for actor who provided the voice of Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” movies.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Feds expand study on Coburn Gore border crossing in northern Franklin County
The U.S. General Services Administration plans to spend $85 million to $95 million to modernize the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station on Route 27 in Coburn Gore on the Quebec, Canada, border.
Posted inMaine, News
Coast Guard calls off search for man who fell off boat in Casco Bay
The Coast Guard on Friday suspended its search for Edward Berke, 30, who fell overboard into Casco Bay on the Fourth of July.
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.
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.