Only two companies, Augusta-based Summit Natural Gas of Maine, and Brunswick-based Maine Natural Gas, bid by Wednesday’s deadline to supply natural gas to 30 state buildings in Augusta, Vassalboro, Waterville and Hallowell.
September 2013
Posted inNews, Politics
Syria strike backed by key Senate panel
The committee provides Congressional support sought by President Obama, but Russia – Syria’s close ally – continues to fight against an international coalition.
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Posted inNews, Politics, Senate
Flood of Syria opposition puts pressure on Maine’s lawmakers
‘In all my years of public service, this is just about the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to deal with,’ Angus King says.
Posted inSports
Former football players sue NCAA over concussions
The class-action suit alleges that the NCAA did not do enough to prevent, diagnose and treat brain injuries among college football players.
Posted inNation & World, News
Bill Clinton stumps for health-care law
Clinton urged opponents of the federal health care law Wednesday to stop trying to repeal it and instead work to improve it.
Posted inNation & World, News
Video game boosts mental abilities in older folks
In a preliminary study, healthy volunteers ages 60 to 85 showed gains in their ability to multitask, to stay focused on a boring activity and to keep information in mind.
Posted inNews
Former Hallowell councilor McPherson wants to return to office
Until Tuesday, George Lapointe was the only declared candidate for the Hallowell councilor-at-large seat, but then former councilor Andrew McPherson joined the race.
Posted inBusiness
McDonald’s exploring changes to Dollar Menu
The tests come as McDonald’s and other fast-food chains have been trumpeting their value menus amid increased competition and the weak economy.
Posted inNews
Augusta fire leads to evacuation of Western Avenue business
Firefighters arrived at Anytime Fitness to find smoke in the building and evacuated the business.
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage emphasizes Maine educational autonomy
The governor says there will be no federal overreach into Common Core State Standards.