A distribution system, underwater cable, poles, power lines and other equipment will be replaced and upgraded to prepare for storms.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine organic farming group sues EPA over forever chemicals
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association created a PFAS Emergency Relief Fund in 2022 that has handed out more than $1.5 million in assistance to more than 50 Maine farmers impacted by forever chemical contamination.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn’s Life Forest Whistle Ridge is a place of rest
Remains of lost relative found in an Oregon hospital among the cremains of 3,600 other patients has found a final resting place in Maine.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, will campaign in Maine Wednesday
Emhoff will be in southern Maine for a campaign visit focused on reproductive rights and small businesses, and will attend a fundraiser later in the day in Falmouth.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Army disciplines commanders but blames police, hospital for mishandling Lewiston gunman
An internal investigation finds Army Reserve officials made mistakes in Robert Card’s care but were not responsible for his release from a psychiatric hospital.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine
Minot Select Board OKs policy on sale of foreclosed properties
The Regional School Unit 16 budget validation referendum is set for Tuesday, July 30.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 22, 2024
• Ethan R. Brown, 24, of 26 Marion Ave., Norway, on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, domestic violence terrorizing and driving to endanger, 10:52 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in Waterford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Allen A. Buzzell, 35, of 360 Greenwood Road, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay promotes corporal to police chief and names officer to fill RSU 73 school resource position
Cpl. Joseph Sage of Jay is currently the Regional School Unit 73 school resource officer. He has been in law enforcement for more than 20 years, starting out in Livermore Falls.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Martel senior housing project on track despite sale hang-up
The sale of the former Martel School to Lewiston Housing has been delayed until August, but the developers say the senior housing project is still on schedule.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Bernie Sanders to rally in Portland Saturday for ‘aggressive progressive agenda’
Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.