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Acadia National Park to electrify its bus fleet with $23 million federal grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation granted Downeast Transportation Inc. the funding to buy 23 electric buses.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bingham plywood mill moves closer to opening with promise of 110 jobs for economically challenged region
Charlie Martin has been working to open Maine Plywood USA in the small Somerset County town, investing millions to manufacture a product in the U.S. that now is largely imported.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Casco Bay Wind Symphony bringing music back to Portland’s July 4 celebration
The volunteer band will play for free but is seeking donations to help cover the costs of the production.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Fruit flies end strawberry season early for some Maine farms
Warm weather caused the invasive spotted wing drosophila population to swell sooner than usual. A small fruits specialist remains hopeful raspberry and blueberry farmers will be able to control the fly.
Posted inMaine, News
The Supreme Court rejected an opioid settlement that could have brought Maine $20 million. What now?
While the parties will now have to renegotiate a new settlement, Maine is expecting to receive about $235 million over the next 18 years from other opioid settlements.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man who confessed to shooting parents, family friends in Bowdoin reaches plea deal
Joseph Eaton, who faces four counts of murder and one count of aggravated attempted murder, will appear in Sagadahoc County Superior Court on Monday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, News
In Kittery, a glimpse at the region’s forgotten slave history
For the first time, the town’s Independence Day ceremony will celebrate the work of Prince Whipple, who was enslaved by the only Mainer to sign the Declaration of Independence. Prince is believed to have authored a petition asking New Hampshire to free enslaved people in the state.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston’s Kennedy Park pool set to open Monday after brief delay
The public pool is to be open Monday through Saturday, between July 1 and Aug. 17.
Posted inMaine, News
Body of New Hampshire man recovered from Bar Harbor cove
Authorities were alerted about 20-year-old Gregory Taylor after an eyewitness reported seeing a swimmer in distress.