Hoping to capitalize on a shift in the political climate, installers and other advocates for solar energy want homeowners to again receive credit for feeding electricity back into the grid.
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Winthrop team recognized at State House
The Winthrop High School field hockey team, winners of the 2018 State Class C championship, stand in the gallery as members of the Maine House of Representatives recognize them Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the State House in Augusta. The Winthrop Ramblers beat the Spruce Mountain High School Phoenix of Jay 3-1 in the championship game […]
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Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones
Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine’s distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.
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Same bagels, new owners at Bagel Mainea in Augusta
After 17 years, Marianne and Kevin Butak have sold Bagel Mainea to Chris Low and Lucinda Stephens.
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Brief thaw brings rain, slick driving conditions to central Maine
Forecasts call for a return to more seasonal weather Friday and Saturday.
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Lewiston legislators to hold public office hours
AUGUSTA — Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature will hold public office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Lewiston Public Library, in the Couture Room. The delegation includes Sen. Nate Libby, Senate Majority Leader, and Reps. Heidi Brooks, Kristen Cloutier, Margaret Craven and Jim Handy, all of whom will be […]
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Snow pummels central Maine Sunday
By 7 a.m. the National Weather Service in Gray said 7 inches of snow had fallen in Augusta.
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Central Mainers dig out after snow storm pummels region
The first significant snowfall of the 2019 winter season came amid frigid temperatures, with wind chills plunging well below zero.
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Augusta gun show attendees fire back at proposed firearm legislation
Enthusiasts, advocacy groups and vendors balked at proposed changes while attending Saturday’s show at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Augusta police looking for suspects in connection with armed robbery on Stone Street
Police say a suspect or suspects who robbed The Big Apple threatened use of a weapon and took off with cash.