In a letter Monday to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Maine’s senators say the risks of environmental and economic damage outweigh any potential benefits.
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Chelsea man held on stabbing charge
Damon Peacock is being held on $50,000 bail for alleged assault and other charges.
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Fire crews from a dozen towns battle Canaan blaze Monday
A neighbor who called 911 said no one was home when the fire broke out around 1:30 p.m.
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Bail set for Phippsburg man charged with attacking his mother and her companion
James Bowker, 34, is accused of severely beating his mother and stabbing the man.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers continue debate over Pine Tree Development Zones
The tax-break program for businesses is set to end this year, but a pending bill would extend it to 2023, despite a legislative report raising concerns about a lack of accountability.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Animated young pianist an impressive late fill-in on stage at Merrill
Lukáš Vondráček succeeds with an interpretive, passionate and energetic style, and several surprises mixed in.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Former UMaine football coach: ‘I’m excited to be’ at Colby
Jack Cosgrove, who coached Maine for 23 years, is introduced as the new coach at Colby College.
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Video: Brunswick marine biologist believes whale saved her from shark
Nan Hauser shares footage of an encounter in which a humpback whale nudged her with its head and shielded her with a fin.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
And they're off: Sale of Scarborough Downs is official
SCARBOROUGH — Local developers have completed their purchase of the 500-acre Scarborough Downs property for nearly $7 million. The property was acquired last week by two sets of brothers – William, Marc and Rocco Risbara III, of Risbara Bros. Construction Co., and Peter and Richard Michaud, formerly of Michaud Distributors – doing business as Crossroads Holdings […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
First Falmouth Business Forum set for Jan. 30
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Economic Improvement Committee is hosting an evening of conversation and networking for the local business community. The inaugural Falmouth Business Forum will be held 5-7 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Portland Country Club. The session will include comments from Town Manager Nathan Poore and a keynote address by Steve Woods, president and […]