A little more than a half-mile stretch, between Burnham Road in Gorham and Gorham Road in Scarborough, had been closed Tuesday evening.
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Man shot while trying to drive construction vehicle through Penobscot County home, police say
A Corinna man allegedly stole a front-end loader and attempted to drive it through a home before being shot by its residents.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Public advocate nominee narrowly supported in first legislative test
Heather Sanborn, the nominee for state Public Advocate, drew opposition for not ruling out utility work in the future.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
L.L.Bean to open Biddeford outlet
The store is expected to open in the spring next to Market Basket in the Biddeford Crossing shopping plaza.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine victim service providers want stability in state budget
Organizations that provide free services to victims say they need $6 million from the state to keep up their aid after a severe, ongoing drop in federal funding.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine Craft Distilling closes Public House for the winter
The company’s spirits business remains robust, according to the owner.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Republicans vow to oppose any budget with tax increases
Gov. Janet Mills’ 2-year budget proposal, which she unveiled last week, will be reviewed and refined by lawmakers in the coming months.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
‘A River of Blood’: The violent history behind Kennebec River settlement
Gerard Gawalt shares how, although uncomfortable, facing decades of conflict between Abenaki and white settlers along the Kennebec River can help us better deepen our connection to people and place.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Dayton schools make full switch to electric buses
The rural district will replace its 4 diesel buses with Thomas Built electric busses next week.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Angus King questions Defense pick Pete Hegseth about past comments during contentious hearing
Maine’s independent senator asked President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon about his views on women in combat, torture and the war in Ukraine.