City officials propose lowering standards to 15 percent of what is allowed now in response to complaints from neighbors and an observation by a city official.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Angus King: Tight election could deadlock U.S. Senate
During tours of Somerset County manufacturing plants, King also said he didn’t think FBI Director James Comey’s recent announcement on Clinton emails was politically motivated, but he declined to say more.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Small group of Monhegan residents renews fight against offshore turbines
Critics raise $40,000 and want the towers moved farther away, but others on the island have accepted the full-scale test project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Fishermen say they’ll appeal mandate to pay at-sea monitors
A federal district court judge ruled in July that it was legal to require fishermen to pay for the monitors, who can cost hundreds of dollars per day.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Psychological review ordered of Winthrop teen charged in parents’ deaths
Andrew Balcer, 17, is accused of killing his parents, Antonio and Alice, early Monday in their Winthrop home, but a probable cause affidavit giving further details has been sealed.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Trial of New York drug trafficking suspect begins in Augusta
Kashawn McLaughlin, 26, of Queens, New York, was indicted in January 2016 on charges of aggravated trafficking in cocaine base and aggravated unlawful trafficking in heroin but has pleaded not guilty to both.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Obama tells ‘spooky story’ to Samantha Bee: ‘Trump could be president’
His late-night appearance is among many in recent weeks in which he urges young people to vote in the presidential election.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine agriculture chief opposes legalizing marijuana
He says it would divert state resources away from supporting farm growth, which is a bigger priority for Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Winthrop teen accused of killing parents called good student who sent ‘eerie’ messages
Andrew Balcer, 17, charged with two counts of murder, was described Tuesday by friends as pleasant and respectful; he also sent social media messages apologizing for anything offensive.
Posted inBoston Celtics, News, Sports
Former Celtic Ray Allen, the top 3-point shooter in NBA history, retires
He spent 18 seasons in the league with Milwaukee, Seattle, the Celtics and the Heat, averaging 18.9 points and appearing in 10 All-Star Games.