The governor made the comments amid worry that the state would require the Shawmut Dam on the Kennebec River to be removed, which in turn would lead to the closure of the nearby Sappi mill.
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Hartland man pleads guilty to aggravated attempted murder charges in 2019 shootout with police
The prosecution will seek a life sentence for Richard Murray-Burns, 31, when the sentencing hearing is held in November.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man stole utility vehicle in Fairfield, then traded it for motorcycle in Oxford County, police say
The Fairfield Police Department has recovered a stolen side-by-side utility vehicle and charged Joey A. Philbrook, 35, of Waterville in connection with the case.
Posted inLocal & State
Photos: Demolition derby, harness racing at the Skowhegan State Fair
The state fair, which concluded on Saturday, featured a demolition derby and horse harness racing in its final days.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Animal welfare organizations receive grants
The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $282,500 in grants to 21 Maine organizations to support animal welfare, according to a news release. Local grantees include: • Humane Society Waterville Area, for the Angel Foster program, $20,000; • Franklin County Animal Shelter, for the shelter’s spay/neuter voucher program: $10,000; • Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, to support […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Amid shouts and anger from parents, Skowhegan-area school board requires masks for first weeks of school
Parents demanded that the board respect their wishes to not require students to mask up when returning to school next month, but the board ultimately sided with the superintendent’s recommendation to proceed with caution and begin the school year wearing masks.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low
High lobster market prices are being driven by ‘unprecedented demand,’ one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State
Fun, mac ‘n’ cheese cited as key factors by winners of Skowhegan bed races at Moonlight Madness
The popular annual event went on in rain-soaked downtown Skowhegan as part of the River Fest celebration.
Posted inLocal & State
Somerset County could use shot in the arm but it won’t be happening at Skowhegan fair
Somerset County has remained the least-vaccinated county in Maine, drawing concern from local officials as thousands are expected to visit Skowhegan in the coming weeks.
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Skowhegan State Fair organizers expecting big crowd for 203rd annual event
The fair kicks off on Thursday with plans to bring the circus to town as a new addition to the longstanding 10-day event.