The launch triggers emergency alerts in Japan, and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson calls on China and Russia to take ‘direct actions’ to rein in their ally.
September 2017
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Algae bloom forces suspension of shellfishing in parts of Down East Maine
It’s the second straight year that a bloom of Pseudo-nitzschia, a phytoplankton that can carry toxic domoic acid, has forced a closure along large parts of the coast.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
York County casino backers say project promises millions for Maine
An analysis done for Progress for Maine pegs the economic impact at more than 2,000 jobs, $64.4 million in new household earnings and at least $45 million in annual tax revenue.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Colby football captain Gomez plays for his late father
Defensive tackle embodies the ‘American Dream.’
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox polish off A’s in homestand finale
Drew Pomeranz picks up 16th victory.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Winthrop man pleads guilty to federal firearms possession charge
Jonathan W. Bowers was taken into custody following the plea Thursday in Bangor.
Posted inMaine, News
Mount View High School lockdown ordered after threatening note found in bathroom
School will continue as normal tomorrow, as there is no ‘immediate danger,’ police say.
Posted inFall sports, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football Game of the Week: Winthrop/Monmouth, Madison roll into Class D showdown
Ramblers are riding momentum of comeback win, while Bulldogs look to keep hot September going.
Posted inMaine, News
Richmond family displaced after fire tears through home’s first floor
No one was injured in the fire, which was reported around 8 a.m. Thursday on Beedle Road.
Posted inMaine, News
Work set to begin to restore historic Hallowell fire station
The Second Street station was built in 1828 and has a leaning wooden hose tower, basement walls and some beams damaged by fire, and other structural problems that will be fixed.