But California, with almost 35% of the auto market, has much stricter standards so some auto makers want to maintain Obama-era guidelines.
March 2018
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick School Board proposes $39M budget, 5% tax hike
BRUNSWICK — The School Department will present a $39 million fiscal year 2019 budget to the Town Council that includes 4.98 percent tax increase. School Board members voted 7-1 for the proposal Wednesday evening, following a public forum and special meeting. Board member Bill Thompson was opposed; he said a 5 percent tax increase is too […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick board OKs next phase of Bowdoin College's Whittier Field renovation
BRUNSWICK — Plans for the second phase of major renovations to Bowdoin College’s Whittier Field and a new 9,000-square-foot athletic center have been approved. The approval came after college officials and their engineering firm, Sebago Technics, made presentations to the Planning Board at its March 27, and after the Town Council voted to discontinue Pine Street […]
Posted inNation & World
Malala returns to Pakistan for the first time since she was shot by Taliban
Covering her tear-filled eyes with her hands, she says it was hard to wait for more than 5 years to return home.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Deaths of 2 people found in burning truck in Bangor treated as homicide
Police investigate after finding the bodies of Michael Bridges, 43, and Desiree York, 36, of Bangor.
Posted inMaine
Staff Photo of the Day: Thursday, March 29
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Posted inNews, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
In time, baseball’s pitch clock may be called up to the majors
Its effectiveness at trimming the length of games in the minors – like the Sea Dogs’ – could signal a big-league tryout next year.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Monhegan museum receives gift of $1 million from Wyeth Foundation
The challenge grant from one of the art haven’s most celebrated painters and his wife will be used to fund an endowment and is part of a larger fundraising campaign.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: On Affordable Care Act fixes, Sen. Collins’ perceived clout came up short
The senator said there would be repercussions if her party’s promises to her weren’t kept, yet none have materialized.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Can money buy wins? Red Sox start season with high expectations
With the highest payroll in the major leagues and key players up for free agency soon, fans expect a winner now.