Council unanimous in accepting recommendation to OK applications to conserve land in exchange for ‘support payments’
March 2017
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s beer makers pursue law changes they say will help growth continue
Opponents, including regulators and some distributors, worry that some changes could result in the state ceding authority to the federal government.
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Posted inNation & World
Two plead guilty in cover-up of Penn State sex abuse
The two former college administrators could get up to five years in prison for child endangerment.
Posted inMaine, News
Hallowell council unanimously approves bond’s third reading
The $2.36 million package, including $600,000 for a Stevens Commons redevelopment project, will be put to the voters in a special election April 28.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Oak Hill leads field into unified basketball tournament
Carrabec/Madison, Skowhegan, Mount View join Raiders in playoffs.
Posted inMaine, News
Blind Maine woman, guide dog booted from flight over seating
Sue Martin of Franklin says she’s never had a problem in 30 years of air travel until a trip on American Airlines to California this month.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Waterville hockey carried by dynamic duo
Jackson Aldrich, Justin Wentworth produce big seasons, big moments for Class B champions.
Posted inMaine, News
Beverage industry backs bill to eliminate 5-cent deposit on large bottles
But at a hearing in Augusta, opponents say removing larger containers from Maine’s bottle bill will only place additional financial burdens on municipal recycling programs.
Posted inMaine, News
Gardiner officials to hear police, fire budget presentation
The City Council on Wednesday is also expected to consider two programs that are aimed at helping senior citizens and others.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Gardiner high school senior wins Maine state Poetry Out Loud finals
Gabrielle Cooper of Gardiner Area High School won top honors among 10 finalists at the finals Monday at the Waterville Opera House, and she now heads to Washington, D.C., for the national championship at the end of April.