Damage from flooding in 2022 and 2023, caused partly by artificial bladders authorized by Maine DEP, is estimated at $100,000.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Jared Golden’s ‘progressive conservatism’ may be key to his success
Maine Democrat’s win in a Republican-leaning district has people wondering how he did it.
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Posted inMaine, News
UMaine building statewide network of weather stations
The 26 automated stations will be installed throughout the state to improve forecasts and severe weather alerts, and to help farmers and foresters manage weather-related risks.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Church volunteers ‘cross the street’ to help homeless community
Kudos: The Cross the Street program, run by Prince of Peace Parish, hands out food, warm clothing and other items from its ‘Popemobile’ several days a week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Nuclear power is making a comeback in the U.S. But not in Maine.
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.
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.
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 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.