The state has had thousands of earthquakes in recent years, with nearly all traced to the booming fracking industry.
November 2016
Posted inNews, Politics
Elbowing each other all the way, Trump and Clinton near the finish
Clinton urges voters to embrace a ‘hopeful, inclusive, bighearted America,’ while Trump calls for support to ‘beat the corrupt system.’
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Posted inNation & World, News
Janet Reno, former U.S. attorney general, dies at 78
Reno, a former Miami prosecutor who famously told reporters ‘I don’t do spin,’ served nearly 8 years as attorney general under President Clinton.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Illegal fishing fears prompt 2-tag plan for lobster traps
The policy is expected to make zone enforcement easier.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Theater program helps released juvenile inmates find voice and a future
Maine Inside Out also inspires young people to take ownership of what they did and who they want to be, and makes them feel like they matter in the world.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Buxton church preaches peace, compassion in a ‘rotten’ election season
Disturbed by the rancor of the presidential race, the pastor of the North Congregational Church makes easing political tensions a priority.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage’s next 2-year budget proposal, his last, may trigger new battles
He’s likely to again pursue an income tax cut and a broader sales tax, ideas that haven’t gotten far in past Legislatures.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine’s Barron raves about having ‘the best players I’ve ever coached’
The women’s basketball team, with 10 newcomers, starts its season Friday.
Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook will consider changes to housing ordinances
City officials will begin the review process at a public meeting Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Saco will consider moratorium on recreational pot businesses
But the city administrator urges councilors to put off any decision until after Tuesday’s statewide vote.