But the company planning to build a pipeline takes issue with claims about its labor agreement.
March 2013
Panel tables bill to make Maine gun data private
Republicans criticize the delay, but the committee chair says it’s needed to consider a proposed compromise.
Biden reiterates call for assault weapon ban
The vice president said today that the White House is still pushing for the measure.
Sheep not mowing lawns yet; Gardiner city councilors revisiting proposed ordinance
Gardiner city councilors voted to revisit the issue of proposed ordinance of allowing residents to raise small livestock in residential areas at their next meeting in two weeks.
Deaths of sex offenders take turn to bizarre
The convicted rapist who killed himself on I-95 and admitted killing a former roommate was also a suspect in a new case.
Government funding bill sails through House
The measure would fund the day-to-day operating budgets of every Cabinet agency through Sept. 30. It leaves in place automatic spending cuts of 5 percent to domestic programs and 8 percent to the Pentagon.
Portland police seek 2 in pellet-gun shooting of cab driver
The driver was hit in the face and neck with either BBs or pellets. He was treated by rescue workers at the scene but was not taken to the hospital.
Beal named Gatorade boys’ basketball player of the year
The Jonesport-Beals High School guard/forward was recently named the state’s Mr. Basketball.
Strong jailed 20 days in Zumba prostitution case
His key involvement warrants time, the judge says, despite genuine remorse and an emotional plea from his wife.
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Belfast offers so much, we’ll just have to keep going back
The main street through town drops steeply into the sea, escorted by shops and restaurants that celebrate the best of Maine arts, books, food, fun, hospitality and service. Belfast is where it’s at!