The spill of 4,000 gallons of hydrogen peroxide on March 7 occurred as the mill was in the process of resuming operations following a fatal chemical leak in January.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mother-daughter duo celebrate 30 years of play at Falmouth toy store
At Rainbow Toys in Falmouth, the Steinbachs have been finding the perfect playthings for children since 1996.
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Posted inMaine, News
Lakes Region towns, short on ambulances, join forces with emergency ‘fly car’
The fly car, a joint endeavor of Casco, Gray, Raymond and Windham, is meant to relieve the burden on overstretched emergency workers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amazon files plans for Gorham warehouse
Protesters showed up outside Tuesday’s community forum.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
The 1949 recording predates the discovery whale song by nearly 20 years and was made when the ocean was much quieter than it is today.
Posted inMaine, News
After years helping hundreds of students, 83-year-old crossing guard hangs up his stop sign
Thomas Schmaling was recognized by the South Portland School Department for his years of service.
Posted inTimes Record
Where are you focusing your attention amid all the noise? | Column
Attention is not just a habit; it is a direction.
Posted inMaine, News
Coburn Gore border station expansion won’t hurt environment, study finds
The U.S. General Services Administration found no significant adverse impact for the $95 million expansion project in northern Franklin County.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Bomb squad neutralizes apparent grenade found in Limington
Police say the item — which looked like an M67 hand grenade — was found near the Moy-Mo-Da-Yo Recreational Area.
Posted inLetters
Kennebunkport would be foolish to abandon Christmas Prelude | Letter
A town that stops protecting events like these risks becoming sterile and joyless, run by spreadsheets instead of common sense.