Over the possibility that the South American country may grant political asylum to NSA leaker Edward Snowden, the Obama administration is threatening to prolong costly tariffs against Ecuador’s flower industry.
July 2013
Posted inNews
New limits for NH commercial fishing take effect
The new rules, which apply to cod, haddock, and other groundfish, follow a decision by federal fisheries officials in May that slashed commercial quotas in New England.
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Posted inNews
Fire damages downtown apartment building in Portsmouth NH
The Daniel Street fire produced heavy smoke and damaged two shops in Portsmouth’s downtown area.
Posted inNews
Fisheries commissioner, Maine lobstermen to meet
The meetings will discuss ideas for Maine’s lobster industry, and are scheduled for July 9 in Rockland, July 11 in Machias, July 16 in Ellsworth and July 17 in Scarborough.
Posted inNews
2 dead in Clifton motorcycle crash
A man and a woman were killed when their motorcycle struck a guard rail on Route 9 eastbound at about 6 p.m. Sunday.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine GOP announces firearms training fundraiser
The $150 training is intended for those who want to get concealed weapons permits.
Posted inNews
Maine hoping against whooping cough repeat
Last year’s surge began in midsummer, and the severe outbreak totaled 737 cases.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Thank you to SAD 11 Superintendent Hopkins
As we wind down another great school year in Gardiner, I am writing to share how thankful I am to have Pat Hopkins as our superintendent here in SAD 11.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
KJ enjoyment lessened by lack of late sports, news
I received a letter the other day from MaineToday Media Inc. that said that, as a valued subscriber, I need to pay more, beginning July 1, toward the costs of creating, printing and delivering the newspaper that I receive, the Kennebec Journal.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
‘Angels’ appeared to help when car ran out of gas
I just read a letter from a woman who thanked the two people who came to her assistance when car horn would not stop honking. I realized I have not thanked the two men who came to my assistance recently.