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Federal Emergency Food and Shelter funds available in Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties

The federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program has awarded Phase 40 funds to Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties totaling $38,658. Each county received $12,886. Local emergency food and shelter programs may request funding by submitting applications by 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19. Qualifying agencies who provide food, meals, shelter, rent, heating or utility assistance are […]

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Long-sunken trawler leaks diesel fuel into Mackerel Cove

Off the side of the harbor master’s boat, diver Alex Lund investigates a diesel leak in Mackerel Cove, Bailey Island, on Monday, July 10. A long-sunken fishing trawler was the source of the leak, according to Harpswell Harbor Master Paul Plummer. Paul Plummer photo courtesy of Harpswell Anchor A trawler that sank to the bottom […]

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Peter Roff: Don’t crash the U.S. auto market by forcing us to buy EVs

About 20 years ago, the belief that commercially significant quantities of fuel blends containing organic materials would soon be available led to the passage of alternative fuel requirements. Yet, because science failed to deliver on its promise, America ended up becoming more dependent on ethanol. That growing dependence affects the price of fuel and feedstocks […]

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The Maine Idea: Legislature labors, but Mills controls

Though the legislative session isn’t quite over, it’s not too soon to identify the dominant player. To no one’s surprise, it’s Gov. Janet Mills. At least since the installation of legislative term limits in 1996, governors have generally had their way when it comes to which bills pass and which don’t. Legislative leaders, usually heading […]