Trevor Averill, 31, faces charges of depraved indifference murder and manslaughter in the death of his infant daughter, Harper Averill.
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Trump tariffs may roil Maine energy prices and lobster, lumber markets
Canada, which is Maine’s largest trading partner, could be particularly hard hit by a 25% universal tariff, as suggested by the president.
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Brunswick waste digester proposal sparks debate
The project, which the developer has yet to formally apply to build, promises renewable gas, though residents are concerned of the project’s environmental impact.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Nexamp solar project approval heads to Lisbon Town Council
If approved, 2,184 solar panels will produce an estimated .99 megawatts, according to the company’s site plan.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is in Maine. NH lawmakers want to change that.
The tax status of shipyard employees is driving the resolution urging Congress to change the boundary, a move the US Supreme Court rejected in 2001.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston private school sues state, family over ‘stay put’ rule for disabled students
A private special education school run by Spurwink says it should be allowed to immediately discharge a student who has injured staff, but the state education department says that’s not allowed under federal law.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Lovell land trust expands holdings along Kezar River
The land will be open to everyone for generations for hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and ATV riding, to name a few activities.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Susan Collins questions Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. at separate confirmation hearings
Sen. Angus King also pressed Tulsi Gabbard, who has been nominated by Trump to oversee national intelligence, on her past support for Edward Snowden, who leaked classified details of U.S. surveillance in 2013.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Maine 4th graders’ math and reading skills are among the lowest in the US
Reading and math proficiency scores for Maine’s 4th graders have fallen roughly 10 percentage points since 2019, ranking among the biggest drops nationwide.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Lithium-ion battery pack causes fire that guts house in Livermore Falls
About 50 firefighters from several departments responded to help extinguish the fire that was reported just before 8 p.m. Wednesday.