New fans are finding DiFranco, despite her falling out of favor with the music press.
2016
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As a place to do business, Maine among the worst
The state ranks 49th out of 50 on the annual Forbes list, a familiar outcome, with only West Virginia coming in lower.
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Posted inMaine, News
State police seek second suspect in Lebanon diner burglary
Timothy Hudon and Melissa Ramos are suspected of breaking into Dee’s Diner last week. Hudon is still being sought.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell gets range of options for Mitchell Field pier
HARPSWELL — The Mitchell Field Committee presented a wide range of designs for a new pier Monday, but the public seemed to want more information before a favorite is picked. The committee recommended that the town demolish the existing pier, a structurally unsafe holdover from a former U.S. Navy fuel depot built in the 1950s, and […]
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes
Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine health insurance co-op stems losses in third quarter
Community Health Options saw losses of $3.3 million from July through September versus $17.3 million over the same period last year.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Agreement reached on Westbrook fishway, dam
After three years of negotations, a settlement agreement has been reached that will lead to the removal of both dams and create fish passage at Saccarappa Falls in Westbrook. The Saccarappa project, like the Cumberland Mills fish ladder project before it, has been touted by city officials and environmental groups as beneficial to Westbrook – […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Some South Portland residents may be asked to recycle food waste
SOUTH PORTLAND — In an effort to push the city toward a recycling rate of 40 percent by 2020, city councilors are considering a year-long trial of curbside composting. South Portland’s recycling rate is 29 percent, “and I think food waste is the key,” Sustainability Coordinator Julie Rosenbach told councilors at a Nov. 14 workshop. Organic material, […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Source
Agreement calls for dam removal, fish passage on Presumpscot River in Westbrook
Sappi and conservation groups hope to revive spawning runs and add recreational uses in a river running through one of Maine’s most populous areas.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Governor’s respected energy chief to step down, partly because of lobbyist influence
Patrick Woodcock says he enjoyed his job but ‘Augusta is really broken,’ with energy policy hinging too much on special interests.