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Small winter catch set for New England’s long-closed shrimp industry, a climate casualty
New England shrimp will come back to seafood counters in small amounts next year under a research fishing program
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
After investigating Jan. 6, House Republicans side with Trump and go after Liz Cheney
Among those president-elect Donald Trump wants prosecuted are Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Cheney and other members of the Jan. 6 committee.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Via Sophia by the Sea closing in Kennebunk
The Western Avenue restaurant opened in June 2022.
Posted inBusiness, News
Gov. Mills announces 2024 business excellence awards
The awards celebrate Maine businesses that excel in the manufacturing and service professions.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Man serving 43 years for Readfield murder dies in New Jersey prison
The attorney general’s office said it is investigating a state prison in Newark where David Silva died after an encounter with corrections officers.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine crime rates fell again in 2023, continuing a downward trend
The number of reported rapes, aggravated assaults and robberies were all down last year, but there were increases in drug and animal cruelty crimes.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Trump sues Des Moines Register and Iowa pollster, claiming election interference
Trump’s lawsuit claims a poll by Ann Selzer for the Des Moines Register that incorrectly found he was behind in Iowa amounted to consumer fraud.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine OKs Unitil’s $72M acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas
Regulators approved the deal with a requirement that the company report greenhouse gases it discharges and not increase rates before 2027.