More than 20 are arrested in a confrontation between police and protesters on private land in the path of the oil pipeline.
2016
Posted inNation & World, News
Some ‘jungle’ migrants meet hostility in new homes
Angry demonstrations in one French village are countered by some support, the mayor says.
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Posted inBusiness
Amazon serves up food for cooking-heavy time
AmazonFresh expands to several new cities, including Chicago and Dallas.
Posted inCross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mt. Blue boys, Monmouth girls eye strong showing at cross country regionals
Both teams look to continue strong seasons after winning conference meets.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Matt Rines leads Richmond to regional finals
Converted center back scores twice in 6-0 win over Islesboro.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball to discuss controversial logo
The grinning caricature of Chief Wahoo is no longer the team’s primary logo, but it still appears on uniforms, and some Native Americans and others find it offensive.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville’s blue spruce tree came from Mayflower Hill
The landmark downtown tree, cut down this week, was offered by a homeowner in the 1970s and replanted in Waterville’s Castonguay Square.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
In House District 114 race, Chesterville Democrat challenges incumbent Republican for second time
The chairman of the Chesterville Board of Selectmen, Guy Iverson, is challenging Rep. Russell Black to a rematch for the House seat.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gardiner celebrates business-friendly designation
City officials credit the work of private businesses in opening or expanding in Gardiner in helping to secure the endorsement.
Posted inBusiness
Apothecary By Design acquires Massachusetts fertility pharmacy
This is the second acquisition this year for the Portland company, which specializes in treatments for chronic and complicated conditions.