Nearly everyone in this small town knows someone who works at the sawmill. A deadly explosion there last week has emboldened the sense of community in an already tight-knit town.
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ’s voting data lawsuit against Maine
The Department of Justice sued Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows last year after she denied its requests for voter registration data.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Franklin County, Sugarloaf to meet over $150,000 county says ski mountain owes
County officials say Sugarloaf still owes the county for a grant the company received in 2020 for a dam replacement project that never happened.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Turnpike Authority expects 1 million vehicles during holiday weekend
The average price for a gallon of gas in Maine on Thursday was nearly $1.50 higher than this time last year.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News
A look at what’s on the June ballot in Buxton
Buxton voters will make decisions on two seats on the board of selectmen, the proposed $73 million Bonny Eagle budget, primary candidates and more.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Maine official recommends transgender athlete referendum be invalidated
Chief Deputy Secretary of State Katherine McBrien says that supporters fell roughly 500 valid signatures short of qualifying for the November ballot.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Long-shot Senate hopeful tells Maine Democrats Graham Platner isn’t their only option
David Costello, of Brunswick, held a virtual town hall Wednesday.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Forum about future of Topsham-area schools draws little interest
Only two community members spoke during public comment at the Harpswell Community School on May 13. Forums in Bowdoin and Topsham are planned for next week.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner joins small list of Mainers to make Time magazine cover
The Sullivan oyster farmer and U.S. Senate candidate is in rare company when it comes to Mainers who have appeared on the front of the long-running publication.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Outdoors
The sun might be shining, but Maine’s waters are still dangerously cold
The state’s lakes, ponds and coastal waters are still in the 40s or low 50s.