ReEnergy wants to work with a business that would gain from being next to its four Maine plants.
2017
Fire tears through Sanford neighborhood, destroying apartment buildings
A resident of the building where the fire started said she climbed down a fire escape to get out and was one of 4 people taken to a hospital for various reasons, including smoke inhalation.
Days before vote on marijuana law, bill from LePage calls for delaying sales until 2019
The measure sponsored by Rep. Ken Fredette would scrap months of work by a legislative committee, whose co-chair says, ‘The 11th-hour attempt to wreak havoc is obstructionism.’
British Film Institute strips Harvey Weinstein of high honor
The organization cited the producer’s alleged ‘appalling conduct’ against dozens of women.
Maine gets extension to comply with Real ID Act
State driver’s licenses and identification cards can be used at airports and federal facilities for another year while officials improve card security standards.
Protester at UMaine serenaded with a love song
A man who showed up to protest during Coming Out Week gets to hear an Elvis Presley classic.
Detective, in heated exchange, insists he didn’t ‘zero right in’ on Anthony Sanborn in girl’s murder
Retired police detective James Daniels says his notes show that several people named a man who was angry with 16-year-old Jessica Briggs, but the official report says otherwise.
Portland Museum of Art announces artists for 2018 biennial
The 25 artists selected to represent Maine’s contemporary art scene work in a variety of media, from photography to basketmaking.
Family of Maine Marine captain killed in August has had no contact from Trump
Ryan Cross, a veteran and brother of the late Benjamin Cross, says he’s offended by the president’s claim that he has ‘called every family of somebody that’s died.’
UNE receives $1.3 million to develop better ways to farm seaweed
The university says the research will include develop 3D modeling to simulate weather and wave stresses on farms in the open ocean.