Michael Duguay told attendees of a Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast the company plans to bring gas to 15,000 homes in the coming years.
January 2014
House ushers through $1.1 trillion budget
Lawmakers are facing re-election this time around, so they avoid drama and a crisis such as last fall’s 16-day federal shutdown.
Justices doubtful on Mass. abortion buffer zone law
With implications for a Portland ordinance, the justices question the size of the zone and whether Mass. could find less restrictive ways of ensuring patient access and safety.
Apple to refund $32.5 million for selling mobile apps to kids
The FTC said it had received tens of thousands of complaints about unauthorized charges.
Rondo practices with Red Claws, returns to Celtics
The point guard, who is recovering from a knee injury, gets a workout with the Portland D-League team and plans to play for Boston Friday.
Pie sale set for Jan. 23 to benefit Lithgow Library’s Capital Campaign
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library will hold a pie sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 — National Pie Day — at the library, 45 Winthrop St. A variety of homemade pies baked by library staff and volunteers, including apple, pumpkin, pecan, chocolate cream and blueberry, will be for sale. Proceeds will […]
‘No Excuse for Bullying’ seminar set for Feb. 8
HALLOWELL — Spectrum Generations will host an informal seminar on the topic of bullying at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road. Francine McEwen, author of “Billy Big Ears and Bob the Bully,” will join a panel discussion with Nan Bell of the Greater Augusta Elder Abuse Taskforce […]
Girls and Science workshop series set
HINCKLEY — The L. C. Bates Museum will host a free girls science series with visiting scientists and hands-on experience on the following schedule of events: ⢠Science Role Models is set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 9. Participants can meet a marine biologist, soil scientist, microbiologist and vertebrate biologist and hear about their work. […]
Maine Medicaid expansion prospects brighten, Democrats say
Supporters say new compromises may draw enough Republican votes to override a veto by Gov. LePage.
Freeport fire displaces five, kills family cat
The fire at 17 Griffin Road started near a space heater but it’s not clear whether it malfunctioned or if it was too close to combustible materials.