Compliance with speed rules to save rare right whales could be better, report finds

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January 22, 2021

Compliance with speed rules to save rare right whales could be better, report finds

Mariners are adhering to the limits well overall, but compliance remains low in some management areas.
Published
January 22, 2021

Maine’s housing market broke records in 2020

Home sales outpaced all previous years, and the median price of homes sold also rose to a highest-in-history $256,000.
Published
January 22, 2021

Hampden man charged with attempted murder, arson in Bangor fire

Investigators say Sunil Jones, 18, threw bottles filled with accelerant at a Bangor apartment building on Jan. 13.
Published
January 22, 2021

Republican lawmakers defend Capitol Police chief’s controversial posts on Facebook

In a letter, 69 Republicans and one independent accuse Democrats of trampling on the free speech rights of Chief Russell Gauvin, who shared posts that raised questions about the legitimacy of the U.S. presidential election.
Published
January 22, 2021

State reports 636 new COVID-19 cases, 4 additional deaths

Friday's totals continue an up-and-down pattern in Maine over the last few weeks
Published
January 22, 2021

Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC

Top lawmakers are urging their colleagues to stop ‘trying to skirt basic health and safety rules’ with face shields that the state's health agency says don't protect adequately against coronavirus transmission.
Published
January 21, 2021

Lawsuit against owner of Prime Automotive moves forward

A Massachusetts judge is allowing most of a lawsuit filed by former CEO David Rosenberg against the new owners to proceed.
Published
January 21, 2021

Oakland, Vassalboro solar projects flip the on switch

Oakland has the option to buy and own its power generating solar array after six years.
Published
January 21, 2021

Planning underway for statewide UMaine engineering college

The initiative, funded with a $75 million investment from the Harold Alfond Foundation, will build on existing programs to add capacity and opportunities across the University of Maine System.
Published
January 21, 2021

DA will review shooting of 2-year-old Waterville boy for potential criminal charges

District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said Waterville police plan to forward information about the shooting of a 2-year-old boy in his home to her office once the investigation is complete, and her office will determine if there is adequate evidence to charge someone.