The Governor’s Energy Office said Friday that it had received a termination letter from the Environmental Protection Agency for funding it had promised last year.
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Tax bills, a community survey, Summerfest and more happenings in Scarborough | In the Know
There is a lot happening in Scarborough these days. Here’s a peek at some updates, projects, and initiatives underway. Tax bills: Tax bills will be mailed in mid- to late-August. November election: The town clerk’s office is currently accepting nominations for open seats this November. Terms are ending for two seats on the Town Council, […]
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‘Star Wars’ theme returns for this weekend’s balloon festival
Darth Vader and Yoda highlight the 18 balloons expected to rise over the Twin Cities beginning Friday morning at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
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Biddeford man accused in 2 shootings that led police to cancel community event
Emil Girard, 26, faces one count of elevated aggravated assault, and police say they expect further charges to be filed.
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Higginbotham will headline Fall Author Night in Arundel
Adam Higginbotham will discuss his book, “Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space,” at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre.
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Maine will stand strong for survivors and fill the gaps left by federal cuts | Anne Carney
While it often feels like changes in the federal government are moving us backward, Maine is moving forward, protecting health care and services for survivors of violence when it matters most. At a recent federal budget hearing in June, Sen. Susan Collins expressed concern about the Justice Department’s request to drastically reduce the Office on […]
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Naples man, a fixture of Cumberland County Fair, dies after car crash in driveway
Police say Scott Martin, 56, was struck and killed when a driver swerved to miss another car and left the road. Fair organizers are remembering Martin as a kind, gentle man and skilled woodworker.
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Feds may let Maine lobstermen fish in restricted area — if they use ropeless gear
Lobstermen have long wanted access to those waters, but many say having to use new technology to protect endangered right whales isn’t worth it.
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Maine Musicians to be featured in New Hampshire’s largest Blues Festival
Musicians from all over Maine are slated to perform at the 28th annual White Mountain Boogie and Blues Festival Aug. 15-17 in Thornton, New Hampshire – the largest outdoor blues festival in the state – and a well-known Maine saxophonist will be hosting the Boogie Side Stage. Distinguished Maine musician Pat Pepin has been tapped […]
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Portland council to take on concert venue, minimum wage, coal pile in busy summer meetings
The 3 hot-button topics have prompted the addition of an extra meeting this month so councilors can hear public feedback and give more equitable consideration to each item.