Under L.D. 405, a hoax call would be a felony if it results in an evacuation or a lockdown, while L.D. 168 would require background checks for private gun sales.
March 2023
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Offshore wind is Maine’s opportunity of a century
The economic, climate and energy benefits of locally designed and constructed wind technology promise to be monumental for our state.
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Posted inMaine
No immediate solution to Maine’s sludge problem
At the Scarborough sewer plant, one of roughly 3 dozen in the state that can no longer send all of their sludge to a state-owned landfill, a truck picks up 30 tons just in time to avert a potential public health emergency.
Posted inNation & World
California mountains see staggering snowfall
Residents are dealing with as much as 7 feet of snow and running out of space to put it.
Posted inNews
D.C.’s cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather
Meanwhile, the Tidal Basin, a 107-acre man-made reservoir with the largest concentration of trees, now floods twice a day at high tide.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Father of cellphone sees dark side – and hope – in new technology
Martin Cooper, 94, attends the telecom industry’s biggest trade show, where he was receiving a lifetime award.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kiss will end farewell tour with 2 NYC concerts
The band will play at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 1 and 2.
Posted inBusiness
Starbucks brewing new olive oil-coffee concoctions in Italy
Interim CEO Howard Schultz presided over the launch of ‘Oleato’ last week on the eve of Milan Fashion Week.
Posted inBusiness
Stocks slip as stubborn inflation raises rate expectations
After a hot start to the year, the market is struggling.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Families sue over COVID deaths at Massachusetts veterans home
A similar lawsuit was filed at another state-run veterans home where 84 people died.