In a letter dated Wednesday, the governor says the proposed ban on American lobster is not based on sound science.
June 2016
Posted inMaine, News
High winds topple trees, knock out power in southern Maine
A falling tree in Saco snaps a utility pole, which hits a car and shuts down a stretch of Route 1.
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Posted inMaine, News
Dog in fatal Corinna attack belonged to homeowner’s daughter
The adult male pit bull, Dakota, had been at the property about two months, and the Penobscot County sheriff said his office still is investigating the dog’s history after an attack that killed 7-year-old Hunter Bragg.
Posted inCommunity
Unity College donates Native American artifacts to UMaine
Hudson Museum to care for and display gifts.
Posted inNation & World, News
Thousands fill arena to honor Muhammad Ali
Many Muslim leaders say they are glad for the chance to highlight positive aspects of the religion through the example of Ali.
Posted inCommunity
Oakland Bikes for Books presented by Oakland Masons
All students received a bookmark celebrating reading.
Posted inNation & World, News
FDA takes too long to recall tainted food, inspector general says
An in-house ‘early alert,’ says it can take months to get dangerous foods out of stores
Posted inMaine, News
Hundreds in Waterville lose power for an hour
Central Maine Power customers from Interstate 95 to First Rangeway, in the western part of the city, lost power after a tree branch fell onto a power line.
Posted inBusiness, News
French court fines Uber €850,000, convicts executives
Traditonal taxi services had accused the low-cost UberPop service of unfair labor practices.
Posted inLifestyle
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival set for Litchfield
Event runs through June 12 at Litchfield Fairgrounds.