Janet Mills is a published poet and a vocal advocate for Maine’s literary community, so it’s not surprising that the state’s next governor is returning poetry to a prominent place in the inauguration ceremonies Wednesday. She asked former Maine poet laureate Wesley McNair to write a poem for the occasion, a challenge that McNair, who […]
2019
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Maine news briefs: Maine’s first female governor to be sworn-in; Police investigate device with lens found in locker room
Maine’s first female governor to be sworn-in AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s outgoing Democratic attorney general is set to be sworn in as the state’s first female governor. The inauguration of Gov.-elect Janet Mills is scheduled for Wednesday evening at Augusta’s civic center. Mills’ grandchildren will lead the pledge of allegiance. Former state poet laureate […]
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Letter: Suspicions over CMP rate hike
I must say, the 15 percent rate hike by Central Maine Power while they are under investigation by the Public Utility Commission, while there is a huge controversy over the CMP Corridor Transmission Line to Massachusetts, is very suspicious to me. Fifteen percent is a huge rate increase! Is there reason for people to ask if Maine […]
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Jonathan Crimmins: A New Hope
2019 is just a few hours old. For some it has begun in a fog induced stupor. For many others the dawning of a new year brings hope and wishes. For me and my family, the past year was a pretty good one but I am looking forward to a great 2019. What is in […]
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Lisbon police end no-shave event with $950 raised for local charity
LISBON — Lisbon Police officers are sporting a clean shave once again after raising money for a local charity by letting their beards grow out. The department recently handed a check for $950 to the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach organization. Officers gathered donations and made some of their own to take part in No-Shave November, […]
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Gorham Savings president adds CEO to title
Steve deCastro replaces former CEO Chris Emmons, who retired Dec. 31.
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SMCC offers free, 'On-the-Spot Acceptance'
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College is holding an On-the-Spot Acceptance Day allowing prospective students to complete the admissions process for the spring semester in a single visit for free. Admissions offices will be open for extended hours on the South Portland campus and the Mid-Coast campus in Brunswick from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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Mills picks Harpswell resident for environmental protection chief
Gov.-elect Janet Mills continued to assemble her Cabinet on Tuesday by nominating a fellow attorney to lead the Department of Environmental Protection. Mills, who will be inaugurated Wednesday, announced her selection of Jerry Reid as the next DEP commissioner. Reid is currently chief of the natural resources division in the Maine Attorney General’s Office, where […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Jan. 4
Arrests 12/15 at 11:21 p.m. Vincent Nappi, 20, of South Portland, was arrested on West Wainwright Circle by Officer Ryan M. Johns on charges of domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime. 12/15 at 4:43 p.m. A 15-year-old female, of South Portland, was arrested on East Wainwright Circle by Officer Ryan Johns on a charge […]
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Gas prices predicted to rise by May
A national fuel analyst said prices should peak this spring, but remain below 2018 prices overall.