I have long believed in a more aggressive position against China’s trade policies. However, I am horrified by our president’s tariff rhetoric, especially against Canada. Canadians are not just Maine’s neighbors; in many cases, they are family. Talking about invading and making them the 51st state is irrational and disrespectful to one of our closest […]
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Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Derrick White scores 30 as Celtics open playoffs with win over Magic
Jayson Tatum added 17 points for Boston, which rallied in the second half to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Recreational vehicle driver arrested after standoff with Portland police
Police said they found the vehicle blocking traffic on Elm and Lancaster streets and arrested the man, who faces several charges, after a two-hour standoff.
Posted inMaine, News
Facing new spruce budworm outbreak, Maine foresters look to history as a guide
There are questions over how Maine’s forests will fare in a world beset by climate change.
Posted inMaine
Future of Maine’s electric vehicle charging network in limbo as federal changes loom
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program was brought to a halt by the Trump administration in February. But states have interpreted federal guidance differently.
Posted inMaine, News
Power outages impact thousands on a windy Easter Sunday
Gusts reached 50 mph in some areas, and the majority of outages occurred in Aroostook, Penobscot and Somerset counties.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
White Sox end Red Sox’ four-game winning streak
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer and pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single off Boston’s bullpen.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs drop series finale in Hartford
Pitching on a Red Sox rehab assignment, Portland’s Lucas Giolito allowed three earned runs over five innings.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Limerick man charged with attempted murder after confrontation with homeowner
Maine State Police responded to reports of shots fired near a home on Prokey Drive on Saturday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, News
Unseasonably warm Saturday breaks record in Portland
A high temperature of 79 degrees shattered the previous record, set back in 1973.