FREEPORT — Four key words could become an expensive proposition for regulation of a town-owned parcel of land west of Interstate 295. “Common scheme of development,” is a phrase used in Maine environmental regulations. It could trigger a finding by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection requiring the town to get an additional permit for […]
2012
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Falling tree kills Lubec man in wood lot
Authorities say Edward Dinsmore, 66, had cut two trees at once, and one pinned him to the ground.
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Formerly jobless, Woolwich man adds 'presidential introduction' to his resume
BRUNSWICK — When Rich Schwartz was called into the office of the human resources manager at Kestrel Aeroworks a couple of weeks ago, he didn’t know what to expect. Certainly, it wasn’t what she told him. “They wanted me to introduce the president of the United States,” Schwartz recalled. “My initial reaction, of course, was that […]
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Photo: Down on raises at USM
Craig Hutchinson, chief student affairs officer at the University of Southern Maine, talks with a small group of students on the USM campus in Portland today, including senior Kevin Gulliver, left. The students gathered to voice their concerns about recent raises for salaried university employees while faculty and other university employees have been working […]
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Large, ‘extremely dangerous’ tornadoes hit Dallas area
The National Weather Service reported at least two separate “large and extremely dangerous” tornadoes south of Dallas and Fort Worth.
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For first time, House votes to override LePage veto
On Monday, LePage vetoed a bill that would have directed DHHS and the Department of Education to seek more federal funds for school medical services.
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Romney urges GOP to focus on Obama
While charging that President Obama’s version of a perfect world is one with “a big-spending, big government,” Romney is behaving as though his three rivals for the nomination no longer matter.
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Route 1 discussion picks up steam in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — After nearly a decade of discussion about the future of the Route 1 corridor, there may finally be movement forward. The Community Development Committee will begin discussing a Route 1 South Infrastrucutre Plan report about existing conditions during a meeting Thursday, April 5, at 8 a.m. in the second floor conference room at […]
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Obama says today’s GOP would reject Reagan
In a blistering election-year critique today, Obama sought to present himself as the protector of the middle class and the leader of a Democratic Party that is willing to compromise in Washington.
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Idexx breaks ground on new facility
The new 107,700-square-foot, energy-efficient administrative building will provide space to support up to 300 new employees.