Moderate drought conditions across much of the state have prompted fire officials to shut off burn permits and urge caution.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Nation / World, News
Lewiston reseller’s Pickle Juice lawsuit settled out of court
The case centered around claims made by a Texas company that a Lewiston company was selling counterfeit juice, claims the Lewiston company said that Amazon had determined were fraudulent and hindered the company’s ability to resell the pickle-tasting product.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Two companies bid $22 million for right to develop wind energy in Gulf of Maine
The leased areas have the potential to power more than 2.3 million homes, according to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Two guns reported missing from Richardson Avenue home in Livermore Falls
There was no sign of forced entry or fingerprints on a window, Police Chief Abe Haroon said.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Update: New York man accused of shooting Jay resident in the leg
Christian Meyers, 21, of Manhattan, New York, was charged with, among other crimes, elevated aggravated assault.
Posted inMaine, News
Deer and wild turkey contaminated with PFAS? What you need to know
An advisory against eating meat from certain parts of the state is the latest consequence of Maine’s history of spreading sewage sludge for fertilizer. The sludge has since been found to be high in harmful forever chemicals.
Posted inMaine, News
How to protect ash trees and preserve a Wabanaki tradition
How to help protect the brown ash tree used in Wabanaki basketry from the invasive emerald ash borer. • Cut, buy, or burn only local firewood to avoid carrying beetle-infested wood to new territory. It’s the law. • Monitor for telltale signs of infestation – extensive woodpecker stripping of trunks, s-shaped larval tunnels in the […]
Posted inMaine, News
Wabanaki tribes, scientists take drastic steps to save ash trees from invasive beetles
They are striving to protect the state’s remaining brown ash trees, and hope to harvest enough healthy trees in the meantime to supply future tribal artisans.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. King debates Republican, Democratic challengers
The independent seeking his third term has run a quiet campaign so far against Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello, as well as independent Jason Cherry, who did not participate in Monday’s debate.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County board to determine how to share almost $545,000 in federal funds
The county has received 16 applications for needs from several organizations, districts and county departments for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.