Snow sets back pruning but hasn’t harmed Maine’s apple trees. Now all that’s needed is gradual warming.
Michael Shepherd
Posted inLocal & State, News
Forecasters keeping eye on spring flooding risk in coastal Maine
Because of heavy snowpack, many areas, including Portland, are at risk if the weather suddenly warms and it starts raining, a panel warns.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Emily Cain announces 2016 run for Maine’s 2nd District
The former state senator from Orono says she needs a bigger campaign to beat U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin next year, but some are surprised that she announced it 20 months before Election Day.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Former Poliquin consultant pleads guilty to illegal campaign coordination in Virginia
The prosecution of Tyler Harber, an operative who worked on the Maine congressman’s 2010 and 2012 bids for office, is the first of its kind in the nation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta-Waterville similarities end with welfare spending
Under the governor’s plan, Augusta would lose state funding despite high GA costs.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Maine state archaeologist wants ‘major dig’ at Dresden Falls historic site
Arthur Spiess says the parcel on the east side of Swan Island in the Kennebec River is possibly the state’s most important archaeological site.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Veterans express ‘true feelings’ in art at Togus
This Maine Veterans Creative Arts Festival features artwork, readings and performances.
Posted inBusiness
In cold snap, Maine heating oil dealers pushing to keep customers’ tanks full
While there have been some delays, most dealers are keeping up with high demand.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Central Maine schools take precautions after gas leak
Nobody was injured from the natural gas leak at Hall-Dale Elementary School in Hallowell on a Saturday.
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Summit Natural Gas pays customers for slow service rollout
The company promised nearly 400 customers that they would have service by Nov. 1, but it has yet to begin.