New rules tied to previous tree-cutting convictions put Buxton logger in a bind

Local & State

Published
September 26, 2018

New rules tied to previous tree-cutting convictions put Buxton logger in a bind

Anthony Boisvert says the requirement that he pay thousands of dollars for a performance bond is threatening to put him out of business over violations that were not intentional.
Published
September 26, 2018

State aims to shut down Arundel composting company accused of polluting

Environmental regulators want to revoke composting licenses for Dubois Livestock and Excavating, which allegedly has created noxious odors, polluted a nearby stream and committed other violations.
Published
September 25, 2018

Portland’s Amistad center for mentally ill to be displaced by building sale

Amistad is being given time to find a new home by a developer who says he plans to ‘slow-play’ his condo project on State Street.
Published
September 25, 2018

Maine Arts Commission holds inaugural awards ceremony

The winners in the six categories of the Maine Arts Awards will be given baskets made by National Heritage Fellow Molly Neptune Parker at the ceremony Friday in Portland.
Published
September 25, 2018

Maine lobstermen say move to avert collapse of herring fishery will have dire consequences

Trawling bans and quota reductions being proposed by regulators will result in bait shortages that will cause prices to skyrocket, the lobstermen say.
Published
September 25, 2018

Island off Freeport once owned by famed Arctic explorer has likely buyer

But the deal for Crab Island, once purchased by Adm. Robert Peary, hasn’t closed yet, the real estate broker says.
Published
September 25, 2018

Bumper crop of squirrels takes a bite out of Maine apple harvest

But many orchards say they can absorb the rodent damage, as well as after-effects of a dry summer.
Published
September 25, 2018

Richmond voters reject temporary ban on medical marijuana storefronts

The 15-14 vote at a special town meeting denies a moratorium that would have given town officials time to work on a proposal to limit where such operations could open.
Published
September 25, 2018

Queen Mary 2 anchors off Rockland

The huge cruise ship can carry nearly 2,700 passengers.
Published
September 25, 2018

Mills the top fundraiser in Maine’s race for governor, new reports show

The Democrat took in more than twice as much as Republican Shawn Moody in the latest two-month reporting period, while Alan Caron loaned himself another $240,000 and Terry Hayes broke the $1 million mark in Clean Elections funding.