The Caribbean island is recovering from a direct hit by Hurricane Irma.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
United Farmer Veterans of Maine gets new executive director
UMaine graduate Donovan Todd will run the nonprofit and Jerry Ireland will continue as CEO.
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Posted inNation & World, News
NYC suing oil industry over climate impact
The blowback is quick and cutting as New York City also unveils plans to sell off billions in fossil fuel investments.
Posted inMaine, News
Neighbors file appeal over ruling on Linda Bean’s Wyeth Reading Center
They argue that the St. George reading room would add traffic and endanger pedestrians.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers trying to rein in large medical marijuana growers
At a hearing in Augusta, lawmakers hear several ideas for containing big caregiver operations while leaving small operators alone.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats say move to exempt Florida from drilling is driven by politics
The state is politically important to Republicans, has a Republican governor, and the president owns a home and other property there.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage tells lawmakers he will oppose borrowing aimed at helping biomass industry
Drawing on his experience in the forest products industry, Maine’s governor says the bills are not a wise use of money.
Posted inCops & Courts
Monmouth man’s ‘stolen’ boat located in Mechanic Falls
Paul Cote is charged with criminal attempt to commit insurance deception and two other offenses.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports
Rams stumble against top-ranked Rangers
GORHAM — The Rams squad, comparatively inexperienced this year, couldn’t stand up to the visiting Rangers on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6. While Nick Strout posted Gorham’s high score – a mere seven – three Greelyites broke double-digits: Logan Bagshaw, Zach Brown and Andrew Storey. The runaway result, 61-29, lands squarely in Greely’s win column. “We’re […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Deaths of rural Farmington area couple ruled murder-suicide
Thomas Masse shot his wife, Michelle Masse, and then himself at their home in the town of Temple, police say.