The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a local conservation group had the right to challenge a permit for a controversial aquaculture facility in Belfast. The permit will now return to the city for review.
2023
Posted inBusiness
Facebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same
The social media company said the Online News Act ‘is based on the incorrect premise that Meta benefits unfairly from news content shared on our platforms, when the reverse is true.’
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
India joins rush to renewables, but its rural solar systems fall off grid
About 4,000 solar mini-grids have been installed in India, of which 3,300 are government financed and owned, according to Smart Power India. Only 5% of the government grids are operational, the group found.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide
The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC panel says
The drug, developed by AstraZeneca and Sanofi, is expected to be ready in the fall before the RSV season, typically November through March.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Maine, Review
Theater review: The world of ‘As You Like It’ is one worth visiting
Theater at Monmouth entertains with a spirited production of the William Shakespeare play.
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Gardiner’s Daniel Del Gallo set for Maine Amateur Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame induction
The former Gardiner High and USM standout will be inducted Aug. 19 at Mast Landing Brewing in Freeport.
Posted inTimes Record
Learn to dig softshell clams at Reid State Park with KELT
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s most popular summertime event is coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at Reid State Park in Georgetown. The public is invited to traverse clam flats with Georgetown’s Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz and learn to dig softshell clams. This quintessential Maine activity is great for families, […]
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Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
Posted inMaine
Vermont man was working in yard with grandson before fatal crash in Sanford
Sanford police are still investigating what caused the driver to go off the road and hit Michael Gilbar and his grandson.