As chair of the subcommittee that controls the department’s budget, Maine’s U.S. senator has advocated for more funding to replace crumbling infrastructure.
2016
Posted inMaine, News
Victorian home in Skowhegan being moved in pieces to southern Maine
House built in 1850 to be dismantled and moved in six or eight pieces to Cape Elizabeth.
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Posted inMaine, News
Richmond family displaced after fire
The Langdon Road home suffered smoke and water damage, Fire Chief Matt Roberge said.
Posted inMaine, News
Cause of Detroit house fire under investigation
The Monday morning fire heavily damaged a home on Basford Road although the couple who lived there and their dogs were able to get out safely, according to the Detroit fire chief.
Posted inPolitics
Why it matters: Tax plans affect rich, poor and in the middle
Donald Trump’s plan, tough lacking details, would benefit the wealthiest Americans, while Hillary Clinton’s plan would increase taxes on that same group.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock selectmen to discuss terms of code enforcement officer resignation
A recording of the Norridgewock Board of Selectmen’s meeting from Sept. 7 shows board members agreeing to write a positive recommendation for Frank Tracy and clearing his personnel file of “anything detrimental” after he said he would resign.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec Journal Oct. 3 police log
Augusta area police reports for Oct. 3, 2016.
Posted inNation & World
‘Dangerous’ Hurricane Matthew drenches Jamaica, Haiti
So far, four deaths are attributed to Matthew, which is one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in recent history.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Morning Sentinel Oct. 3 police log
Waterville area police reports for Oct. 3, 2016.
Posted inNation & World
After emerging from hideouts, Colombia’s rebels now in limbo
A return to war seems unlikely, even though a peace deal failed to pass a referendum.