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Petition to replace CMP, Versant with consumer-owned utility has valid signatures to get on ballot

by Tux Turkel November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

But an opposition group, which is mounting a citizens initiative of its own, says it has gathered enough signatures to blunt the effort.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics

State panel levies $10,680 in fines against group that backed Democratic candidates

by Randy Billings November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

The Maine Ethics Commission voted to fine the political action committee after determining it failed to disclose top funders.

Maine, News

State expects another budget surplus despite economic uncertainty

by Randy Billings November 29, 2022December 2, 2022

Gov. Janet Mills said in a statement that an additional $283 million in projected revenue this year would help create an ’emergency winter energy relief program’ to help struggling Mainers.

Maine, Maine Crime

Former Brunswick town councilor facing child pornography charges

by Gillian Graham November 29, 2022November 30, 2022

Christopher Watkinson resigned from the Brunswick Town Council on Nov. 18 and is on leave from his job at Bowdoin College.

Business, Maine, New England, News

Maine’s high court upholds CMP lease of public land key to $1 billion power line

by Tux Turkel November 29, 2022November 30, 2022

The Supreme Judicial Court finds that Central Maine Power has a valid lease of public land that would be crossed by the New England Clean Energy Connect project.

Maine, Maine Crime

Augusta police cruiser was unlocked and running, with AR-15 rifle inside, when stolen, according to court documents

by Keith Edwards November 28, 2022November 29, 2022

Kyle King, 27, who reportedly took the cruiser from the Augusta police station, contacted a dispatcher from the Shaw’s Plaza, where a Farmington family said it had a confrontation with him. There is no indication King attempted to use the rifle, which was secured with a gun lock.

Business, Maine

Winslow rage room a sign of growing interest in destressing through destruction

by Zara Norman November 27, 2022November 29, 2022

The new business at 470 Cushman Road allows customers to let loose, taking sledgehammers to televisions and small appliances, shattering glass and even destroying memorabilia from former companions. The operators say it is a workout and a great way to relieve stress.