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Nor’easter slams Maine, causing 350,000 outages at the storm’s peak
CMP and Versant expect restoration efforts to stretch into next week in the areas hardest hit by the heavy snow and high wind.
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Posted inMaine, News
Nor’easter brings heavy snow, strong winds and widespread power outages
York County, western Maine, and the mountains will likely see the highest totals with 2 feet or more in isolated spots. Otherwise expect a general 12-18 inches for those away from the coast.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s targets to reduce emissions may be harder to hit without electric vehicle standards
Maine officials looking to reach ambitious carbon-reduction targets are considering a range of sources after regulators rejected electric vehicle sales standards that would play a big role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted inMaine
Maine’s chief medical examiner retires after controversial tenure
Dr. Mark Flomenbaum, who was issued a formal reprimand by the governor over allegations of inappropriate conduct, quietly retired in December. A new medical examiner will be named soon.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, New England, Oxford Hills
April storm plowing into Maine on schedule
State offices closed, business canceled, police advising people to stay home. The coming storm doesn’t seem to know that it’s spring.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
New Jersey man denies charges in postal carrier robberies and post office burglaries across central Maine
Investigators say carriers were robbed in Lewiston and post offices were burgled in Paris and North Monmouth in January.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school board cuts eight positions from proposed budget
Special education director, four ed tech and three teaching jobs eliminated.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council extends deadline for Martel School demolition by 2 months
Councilors approved the extension following continued concerns over the lengthy timeline for construction to begin at the senior housing project.