Wednesday’s anniversary of the derailment and explosion that killed 47 spurs a call to action for Maine to ban the transportation of oil by train.
2016
Posted inMaine, News, Source
State asks public to help monitor bat colonies amid widespread die-off
An online survey will be used to track the location and size of colonies as officials gauge the effects of white nose syndrome, which has killed millions of bats.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
PBS says it should have told viewers about firework reruns
The network was bashed on social media for showing fireworks on a clear night while it rained in D.C.
Posted inMaine, News
Gardiner City Council to hear updates on T.W. Dick cleanup
A presentation on plans to support economic development along outer Brunswick Avenue also is scheduled.
Posted inMaine, News
Water fountain in Skowhegan’s North Avenue Common replaces one destroyed by vandals
The Roman Fluted Magnus fountain is flowing at the park at the corner of North Avenue and Jewett Streets after residents asked that the damaged fountain be restored, Roads Commissioner Greg Dore said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Morning Sentinel July 5 police log
Waterville area police reports for July 5, 2016.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Connecticut man charged in state’s largest heroin seizure held on $250,000 bail
Police say James Jamison tried to get rid of 2 pounds of the drug as he fled in South Portland on Friday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec Journal July 5 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 5, 2016.
Posted inMaine, News
Final phase of Mount Vernon Avenue project in Augusta complete
Business owners along the corridor are happy to see the end of the $4.3 million construction project.