The 145-mile line, which became a political flashpoint, is set to bring electricity from Canada to the New England grid via northwestern Maine.
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Topsham’s Crooker Construction now employee-owned
The Topsham-based construction contractor was founded 90 years ago and currently employs 175 people.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine lawyer accused of assaulting conservative activist at Berwick-area school board meeting
Trevor Savage was issued a summons for allegedly shoving Nicholas Blanchard, an Augusta school board candidate also known as ‘Corn Pop,’ during a meeting at Noble High School last week.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Rumors of ICE presence increase anxiety at Portland schools
School leaders confirmed that a number of students stayed home from school Monday, while other families mobilized to protect students arriving to and leaving school.
Posted inMaine, News
Wells Reserve’s longtime head retires and passes the torch — literally — to his successor
Jennifer Seavey, formerly of the Island Institute, has succeeded Paul Dest, who led the nature reserve for 25 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Saco begins first phase of its beach management plan
A listening session last week allowed residents to ask questions and hear ideas from local architects.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Trial begins for Limington man accused of killing his mother and her partner
Matthew Cote, 26, has pleaded not guilty to murder and also filed an insanity plea, which could result in a two-part jury trial.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine House overrides Gov. Mills’ veto of ‘right to repair’ bill
The measure now heads to the Senate, which is scheduled to meet next week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Portland to get spring music festival
The All Roads Music Festival, which has run in Belfast for a decade, will expand to Maine’s biggest city for 2 days in May.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Eliot Cutler turns himself in after allegedly violating release conditions again
The 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate, convicted in 2023 of possessing thousands of sexually explicit images of children, was initially accused of breaking the terms of his probation last fall.