Local & State
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Speaker at Maine Broadband Summit says high-speed internet access essential
Heather Johnson, commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, says fast, reliable internet service is needed throughout the state, including in small, rural communities.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Maine aims to test every toddler for possible lead poisoning
A new law requires screenings for every child at ages 1 and 2 in bid to catch lead exposure early and minimize the health impact it can have.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Warren Avenue in Portland to be closed to overnight traffic this week
Construction crews will repair the northbound bridge that carries Maine Turnpike traffic over the road.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Judge rules in favor of conservationists on right whale protection
A federal judge has ruled that 2 fishing areas off New England will remain closed to certain kinds of gear to protect the endangered species of whale.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
New federal hemp program expected to help growing Maine industry
Approved farmers will be eligible for key federal agriculture assistance, including farm loans and insurance, in 2020.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Former Verso paper mill smokestack is demolished
A Maine man played a lament on his bagpipes as a smokestack that symbolized a former paper mill came crashing down.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
Ethics commission to take up complaints in Portland mayoral race after election
But its executive director said that a PAC formed to oppose Mayor Ethan Strimling's re-election was late to file reports and could face over $7,000 in fines, while a complaint against Strimling's campaign was unsubstantiated.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Senate Democrats eye programs for broadband, student debt relief and more
At a town hall session in Auburn, lawmakers discussed their ‘Fighting for Maine’ agenda and plans for the next session in Augusta.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
News Center Maine’s Bill Green says he’s retiring, after 47 years with the station
Green, who developed a reputation for his insightful reports on the outdoors and notable Mainers, revealed Monday that he will retire next month.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Lisbon exploring options for Worumbo Mill site
The town is studying what it can – and can't – do on the nearly 4 acres it bought at the site of the former textile mill on the banks of the Androscoggin River.
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