A majority of county commissioners said they still object to a land trust’s acquisition of more than 1,800 acres next to Moxie Pond on behalf of the federal government.
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Last-minute hitch imperils Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County
Three of five county commissioners are concerned a land trust’s plan to buy 1,845 acres next to Moxie Pond for the National Park Service would close the area to hunting.
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What’s next for Madison’s TimberHP after Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing?
Those who have supported the Madison manufacturer said the bankruptcy was unfortunate, but not unexpected, and are cautiously optimistic that the restructuring will allow the company to succeed.
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Somerset County officials reconsider selling guns used in crimes
Some county commissioners think the sheriff should auction off forfeited guns that may still have some value instead of destroying them.
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Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
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Central Maine animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
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Maine’s illegal cannabis grow houses are being refurbished, relisted and sold
More than 30 of the properties appear to be back on the market amid a law enforcement crackdown this year.
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Near Jackman, land conservation group buys 44,000 acres for $44 million
The Conservation Fund recently acquired the forest land in northern Somerset and Franklin counties, near the Canadian border.
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Former Somerset County Jail official charged with domestic violence
Cameron Arcidi, who has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor-level charges, was fired in September.
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‘Gray market weed’: Illegal grow house operators and their tainted product take refuge in Maine’s legal market
With a little paperwork and scant oversight, investigators say illegal grow houses tied to Chinese organized crime are increasingly shifting to the medical market, avoiding oversight in the process.