New MREA executive director will advance the future of renewable energy in Maine and beyond
AUGUSTA — The Maine Renewable Energy Association, a non-profit association for renewable energy producers, suppliers of goods and services to
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Judge dismisses challenge to Jonesport fish farm approval, but project still on hold
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge to the state’s approval of a fish farm planned for Jonesport,
Read MoreUScellular donates $168,900 in wireless hotspots and service to Hope & Justice Project
HOULTON – To help provide equitable learning access and opportunities and keep local youth connected, UScellular has donated 150 wireless
Read MoreTexas fugitive arrested at Westbrook motel; Half-pound of meth seized
Agents say the fugitive was found in the motel room with his girlfriend, two children, and thousands of dollars worth
Read MoreElevated bacteria detected at Willard Beach
A contamination advisory is now in place at Willard Beach. South Portland officials said it follows testing showing elevated levels
Read MoreInternational balloon team to launch trans-Atlantic flight from Presque Isle
An international team of balloonists plans to launch into history from Presque Isle. From Scotland’s Isle of Skye, an adventure
Read MoreAlex Murdaugh loses prison phone privileges after lawyer records phone call for documentary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has lost his phone privileges and his prison tablet computer after his
Read MoreUNE and MaineHealth team up on effort to improve care for chronic pain
The University of New England and the state’s largest hospital network will create a registry to aid in research that
Read MoreState to begin removing homeless encampment near I-295 in Portland
The encampment is on state-owned property near Exit 6.Read More
Read MoreUp in the air: Lewiston’s $1 million ladder truck repair expected next week
Lewiston’s Engine 3 aerial ladder is now ‘essentially useless,’ according to a Lewiston Fire Department union official, but the fire
Read MoreLewiston mayor announces advisory committee on community safety
Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President Linda Scott issued a joint statement Wednesday announcing the committee one week after
Read MoreRick LaChapelle announces reelection bid for Lewiston City Council
LaChapelle will face challenger Michael Roy on the Ward 4 ballot Nov. 7.Read More
Read MoreAndover selectmen greenlight rebuilding East Andover Road
Up to $950,000 has been approved for the work.Read More
Read More32-year-old dies at Penobscot County Jail
A 32-year-old man died at Penobscot County Jail on Wednesday morning, according to officials. James Mylen of Winterport was found
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