In a surprise move, the operator of Maine’s statewide fiber-optic network that connects rural communities to the internet’s core infrastructure has been acquired by an out-of-state company, raising concerns among some users. Maine Fiber Co., which owns and operates Maine’s high-speed internet backbone known as the Three Ring Binder, has been acquired by Albany, New […]
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Body of missing Wisconsin man recovered from Merrymeeting Bay in Bowdoinham, family relieved by closure
BOWDOINHAM — Bath police confirmed Friday morning that the body of David Dieterich, a Wisconsin man who fell into the Kennebec River in Bath last month, has been recovered. His family said Friday would have been Dieterich’s 36th birthday, and expressed relief that he’s been found. “We think this was sort of his last gift […]
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Lawyers push to have lawsuit against CMP move forward
Spurred by additional complaints from electricity customers, lawyers behind a lawsuit against Central Maine Power Co. are asking a judge to allow the case to move forward rather than wait until a state investigation concludes. Business and Consumer Court Judge Michaela Murphy had issued a stay in the case, saying the suit shouldn’t proceed until […]
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Lawmakers urged to help revive UMaine-led offshore wind project off Monhegan Island
AUGUSTA — The Mills administration and advocates for developing offshore wind power in Maine urged lawmakers Thursday to revive a floating turbine project that has been stalled with utility regulators for more than a year. The bill would direct the Public Utilities Commission to approve a long-term contract between the University of Maine-led Aqua Ventus […]
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Auburn man waives extradition to Alaska for murder trial
AUBURN — Steven H. Downs is no longer fighting extradition to Alaska. Downs, 44, of 132 Hillcrest St. in Auburn, is accused of raping and killing a woman in Fairbanks in 1993. He was a college student there at the time. On Thursday morning in Androscoggin County Superior Court, Downs withdrew his petition contesting extradition. His lawyer, James […]
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Topsham medical marijuana licensing plan limits use to mall area, commercial corridor
TOPSHAM — Topsham voters approved a plan for licensing and regulating medical marijuana businesses during Wednesday’s town meeting. The new rules require separate licenses for registered medical marijuana retail stores, marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana products manufacturing facilities and marijuana testing facilities. Selectmen will review the licenses every year make sure businesses continue to meet license […]
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Maine briefs: Hundreds of students to attend Maine’s annual livestock expo; Recreational cod fishing could restart, barely, in Northeast
Hundreds of students to attend Maine’s annual livestock expo WINDSOR, Maine (AP) — Dozens of busloads of students are headed to the Windsor Fairgrounds in Maine to learn about agriculture and livestock. Thursday is Kids Day at the Northeast Livestock Expo, which is taking place in Windsor until Sunday. Organizers say they expect more than […]
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Redcross seeks blood donors, especially Type O
The American Red Cross says it has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. As a thank-you for helping replenish the blood supply, all donors who come to give blood or platelets now through June 10 will receive a […]
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Crash knocks out power to 2,200 Brunswick customers
BRUNSWICK — Approximately 2,200 Central Maine Power Co. customers lost power just before 8 a.m. Thursday morning after a vehicle hit a utility pole on Middle Bay Road. Brunswick Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said the crash happened in the area of 65 Middle Bay Road. The driver of a Dodge Avenger allegedly fell asleep just […]
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Grand and Glorious Yard Sale returns to benefit Mid Coast Hospital Auxilary
BRUNSWICK – This year’s Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Grand and Glorious Yard Sale will take place Thursday-Sunday at Merrymeeting Plaza in Brunswick. Presented as three unique shops, the yard sale’s stores are full of new and used, donated merchandise including furniture, jewelry and housewares. “Every year we are so impressed by the community’s incredible support of this event,” said […]
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