The exercises on the Kennebec River will continue later this week in Hallowell as the department works to sharpen its skills involving removal of waterborne pollution.
September 2017
Mother of Ayla Reynolds due for court hearing Thursday seeking formal death finding
Trista Reynolds will go to probate court seeking to have a judge formally declare the child dead so she can file a wrongful death lawsuit later against the girl’s father, Justin DiPietro.
Four charged with sex crimes against children in Somerset County
Grand jury hands up indictments, charging 21 people with 71 separate crimes.
Proposal for joint committee stalls before Winslow school board
The towns plans to look into a development project for Winslow Junior High School.
Cushing Construction wins Readfield’s 2018 road contract
The board also appointed Ellen Schneiter, former state budget officer, to the town’s Budget Committee.
Senate-passed defense bill contains tens of millions in spending on Maine projects
The naval shipyard in Kittery, the National Guard in Presque Isle and possibly BIW would benefit, but differences with the House version still must be reconciled.
Greater Portland Landmarks raises alarm for 7 imperiled historical properties
The list includes the current home of U-Haul in Portland and buildings in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth.
Death toll climbs in Mexico after powerful earthquake brings down buildings
Buildings fall at 44 places in Mexico City alone in the deadliest earthquake to hit the country since a 1985 quake on the same date killed thousands.
Two-person photography exhibit on view through October in Skowhegan
“Ways Of Seeing” to feature works by John Harlow, Julie Searls.
Massachusetts court decides roadside drunken driving tests not valid for pot
Performance observations should be the measure of impaired driving, court says.