Three bills before the Maine Legislature would prevent companies like Hydro-Quebec from spending money to influence statewide ballot questions, including one in November on a controversial power line.
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Posted inNation & World
Security officials to scale back fencing around U.S. Capitol
Lawmakers from both parties have decried the fencing as unsightly and beyond what is necessary, but security fears remain high.
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In early foreign policy tests, Biden takes on world as it is
President Joe Biden in his early days in office has vowed a dramatic reordering of U.S. foreign policy from his predecessor.
Posted inNation & World
Much of Europe tightens anti-pandemic rules as virus surges again
Across the continent, much of Europe is tightening restrictions on schools and businesses amid surging cases of COVID-19 suspected to be fueled by virus variants.
Posted inNation & World
FBI: Nashville bomber driven by conspiracies, paranoia
The man who blew himself up in a Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville was grappling with feelings of paranoia and eccentric conspiracy theories before the explosion but did not appear to be motivated by political ideology.
Posted inMaine
Fire damages building at Maine Woods Pellet Co. in Athens
The fire, reported at 11:28 p.m. Sunday at Maine Woods Pellet Co. on Harmony Road, damaged the walls, roof and most of the wire trays.
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Unmasked spring breakers are descending on Florida. Officials are begging them to behave.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has blocked city and county leaders from enforcing their own mask mandates.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
From the editor: Canfield named editor-in-chief of southern Maine weeklies
Amy Canfield will lead the newsrooms at The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly and American Journal weekly newspapers.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Cumberland needs a new way to showcase products
This past fall, my sons took part in their first soccer practices at Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland. It was an amazing experience. The grass was green, the fields were perfectly manicured and the coaches and players were clearly excited to get down to fundamentals. However, as the cool autumn air hit my face, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Two injured in Woolwich crash
Two people were taken to a hospital following a crash on Route 1 at the Nequasset Road intersection in Woolwich Monday, according to the Sagadahoc County Sheriffs Office. Lt. Brian Quinn said the crash occurred around 6:40 a.m. Allen Ponziani, 57, of Woolwich was driving on Nequasset Road and was crossing Route 1 when he […]