Biologists are trying to determine how much moose in northern New England are threatened by a species of tick that multiplied with the help of recent warmer winters.
July 2013
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Mainer’s intrepid hunting partner tackles prey, avoids predators twice its size
Larry Barnes’ duck hunting partner is an approximately 5-year-old Peale’s peregrine falcon, and he discussed hunting with the bird of prey on Saturday at Swan Island in Richmond.
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Retired Augusta firefighters can keep insurance deal under expired contract
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has upheld a ruling saying that almost all contract provisions remain in effect even after a contract expires, as long as bargaining is taking place.
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Augusta Rep. Corey Wilson credited with courage, conviction in first session
Rep. Corey Wilson, R-Augusta, made a reputation for himself in his first legislative session as a hard-nosed gun control opponent, Medicaid expansion advocate and champion of public notification when the criminally mentally ill are moved into neighborhoods.
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Kennebec Journal area police log, July 6, 2013
AUGUSTA, FRIDAY, At 8:45 p.m., a fireworks complaint was reported at a Kennebec Arsenal building on Arsenal Street.
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Lower Kennebec River a secret jewel for paddlers
Paddlers in the capital area looking for a canoe or kayak excursion during this recent stretch of warm weather don’t have to travel far for a trip with plenty of wildlife and areas to practice their open-water skills.
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Hathaway center, MaineGeneral join hands in renovating for the future
The long, slow grind to bring a historic mill back to life in downtown Waterville is receiving a major boost from MaineGeneral Health, an example of how the state’s largest employers are joining with communities and developers to preserve Maine’s cultural heritage.
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MaineGeneral’s jobs shuffle only sketched out; more transition ahead
MaineGeneral Health, Kennebec County’s largest employer, is in the midst of a major reorganization, but it is not known yet which communities might see their workforce grow and which might see it shrink.
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Morning Sentinel area police log, July 6, 2013
IN CLINTON, Friday at 3:55 p.m., a report of criminal mischief was investigated on Hinckley Road.
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Jet crashes as it lands in San Francisco, killing two
Forty-nine people are in serious condition, and 132 have less significant injuries. All passengers and crew are accounted for.