But some opponents of the New England Clean Energy Connect project say the promise doesn’t touch other environmental concerns in the 53 miles of new transmission line corridor from Beattie Township through The Forks.
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Posted inNation & World
Nearly half of white Republicans say it bothers them to hear people speaking foreign languages
Many are also skeptical of interracial marriage:
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Posted inMaine
Watch video: Officials use fire to reshape habitat on Swan Island
Wednesday’s prescribed burn, part of a multi-year plan, is expected to diversify wildlife habitat on the island in the Kennebec River.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Donald Trump Jr. is subpoenaed by Senate panel investigating Russia contacts
The Republican-led Intelligence Committee wants to speak to him as part of an ongoing probe of Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Timberlake to receive special honor from Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK — Justin Timberlake’s songwriting chops will be honored next month. The pop star will receive the Contemporary Icon Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 13 at the organization’s 50th annual induction ceremony in New York. Timberlake is the second person to receive the honor; Lady Gaga earned it in 2015. […]
Posted inSports
Wednesday’s NBA notebook: Veteran Millsap giving youthful Nuggets a boost
Paul Millsap scored 24 points in Denver’s 124-98 Game 5 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday and is averaging 19 points a game in the series.
Posted inBusiness
China’s exports fall as Trump’s tough tariff talk intensifies
The U.S. is also feeling the heat, and American exporters have been hit hardest.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Wednesday’s girls’ roundup: Portland rallies past South Portland in softball
The Bulldogs get three runs in the sixth to slip past the Red Riots, 4-3.
Posted inMaine, News
Fox that bit dog in Bowdoin shortly after attack on woman tests positive for rabies
A woman and two dogs were bitten earlier Tuesday at a home in Bowdoinham, possibly by the same gray fox, the town’s animal control officer said.
Posted inMaine, News
After months of turmoil, Ogunquit residents to vote on recall
Three select board members are facing possible removal from office in the town’s first recall election Thursday.