The cost to build a plant and lengthy regulatory reviews are cited as reasons why Maine is not joining other states looking to revive nuclear energy.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville-based Central Maine Motors Auto Group buys Ray Haskell Ford in Oakland
Ray Haskell Ford at 801 Kennedy Memorial Drive is now Central Maine Ford.
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Posted inbPlus, Maine
How Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith derailed actor Jimmy Stewart’s rise to Air Force general
The ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ star and World War II pilot and officer was blocked for promotion by the legendary Maine senator because she didn’t think he earned it.
Posted inMaine
‘The humble Farmer’ humorist Robert Skoglund dies at 88
His long career spanned radio, podcast and TV, and a regular column in the Press Herald. Skoglund died at home in St. George on Saturday.
Posted inNation / World
Israeli strike in Gaza kills World Central Kitchen workers
The strike highlighted the dangerous work of delivering aid in Gaza, where the war has displaced much of the 2.3 million population and caused widespread hunger.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Photo Album: Oxford Hills Christmas parade draws crowds
Parade enthusiasts line the route between Norway and South Paris on Saturday as local organizations, fire departments and nonprofits celebrate with the theme: “Home for the Holidays: Celebrating our Men and Women in Uniform.”
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man charged in shooting death of dog on North Yarmouth trail
People walking the trail Saturday morning with their dogs said the incident makes them worry about being in the woods during hunting season.
Posted inMaine, News
‘I’ve never been bored’: Skowhegan development director retires after 34 years
Jeff Hewett doesn’t have any plans yet but has been working to set up his successor to take over the economic and community development office.
Posted inMaine, News
Eviction relief program is keeping Maine families housed, but high demand depletes funding
More than 1,500 are queued up, hoping to receive up to $800 a month in rent relief and a one-time payment to catch up on back rent.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Q&A: U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree on what she expects during a second Trump administration
Pingree said she is worried about deep cuts to education, health care, the environment and many other areas.