A bill would allow coastal seawalls to be raised by 2 feet to protect coastal homes, property and roads, but opponents claim higher walls would flood neighboring properties and result in sandy beach loss.
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From Augusta – The importance of a strong supplemental budget
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, my colleagues and I convened in the Senate with the hopes of passing Maine’s supplemental budget. The budget, which is different from the biennial budget, provides additional funding to address certain needs the state may have. Members of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee have been working diligently to get the […]
New cafe and bakery opening in Wells
Baker Brü Cafe is launching this winter at 2073 Post Road.
Two people dead, one injured in crash that shut down Maine Turnpike in Ogunquit
A tractor trailer traveling northbound lost control, crashed through the median, and struck a car and box truck traveling southbound, Maine State Police say.
Winter Wildlife Day planned at Wells Reserve
Wells Reserve at Laudholm announced that it will present Winter Wildlife Day, with longtime partners Center for Wildlife and York County Audubon. According to a news release, the event will be hosted at Wells Reserve on Feb. 20, and “will be a morning of family fun celebrating the wildlife of southern Maine.” The day will […]
LoBello, former Ogunquit restauranteur, named to Lacrosse Hall of Fame
For decades, scores of people enjoyed dining at Vincent’s Steak and Lobster House in Ogunquit, basking in the hospitality and culinary expertise of Vin LoBello. Few knew, however, that LoBello had an athletic presence that rivaled his excellence as a restauranteur. LoBello was a legendary figure in the development of the sport of lacrosse throughout […]
Wells Reserve to host offshore wind discussion
Wells Reserve will present a virtual lecture by Dr. Jessica Reilly Moman titled, The Human Dimensions of Offshore Wind, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, on Zoom. Offshore wind energy, according to a news release, could help mitigate climate change at a large scale, but relatively little is known about how ocean wind farms […]
James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors
Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.
From Augusta – Making your voice heard in the Legislature
On Dec. 4, my colleagues and I were sworn into the Maine Senate, beginning both the 132nd Legislature and my third term in the Senate. It’s an incredible honor to have your trust to represent you in the State House. While it means the world to be your voice in Augusta, I actually want to […]
Rafferty sworn into Maine Senate
Senator Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, was sworn into the Maine Senate on Dec. 4 Rafferty was elected to his third term in the Senate in November. Governor Janet Mils administered the oath of office to Rafferty and his colleagues, all of whom have been elected to serve two years. He represents the people of Senate District […]
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