About $50 million of the proposed $200 million settlement would go to the families of the 47 people killed in Lac-Megantic.
January 2015
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SWOAM 40th annual Meeting and Forestry Forum Jan. 14
Augusta Civic Center’s second floor, north wing, site of meeting.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Mother, young children rescued in Skowhegan crash
Four young children were pulled from a wrecked vehicle after it slid off a snow-covered road and rolled down an embankment.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Standish attorney faces criminal charges for second time in two weeks
Anthony Sineni’s first case last week drew national attention because of an unusual ruling by the judge.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Opponents kick off Maine effort to talk about effects of marijuana use
The groups emphasize teaching residents what science has learned about marijuana’s effects as the push to legalize recreational use of the drug continues.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
LePage announces $2 billion plan for roads, bridges
The governor’s plan outlines more than 500 capital projects totaling nearly $500 million for this year.
Posted inSports
Bills officially announce Rex Ryan hired as coach
The announcement was made in a release issued by the team Monday, a day after the former New York Jets coach accepted the Bills contract offer.
Posted inCommunity
Kindergarten screening set for Readfield
Bring the child’s birth certificate, proof of vaccinations and proof of their five-year physical.
Posted inBusiness
In resort towns, working class squeezed out as rich move in
The divide between the haves and have-nots in Aspen reflects a division that cuts across the country: The richest are getting richer while the rest of the population is essentially treading water.
Posted inBusiness, News
JetBlue nudges fliers on etiquette after summer of air rage
The airline is using a series series of over-the-top videos posted on Facebook and Twitter to encourage passengers to think about their behavior.