Investigators concluded that the Jan. 13 fire started near an outdoor wood boiler and an electric heater, but the cause has been officially listed as undetermined.
2017
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Even before taking office, Trump has changed the presidency
Diplomatic protocol and ethics rules seem to no longer apply, and some of his detractors point to Maine Gov. Paul LePage as an example of the pitfalls of such an approach.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Hall-Dale school counselor honored at White House ceremony
Tara Kierstead attended the ceremony Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C., at which first lady Michelle Obama gave her final official public speech.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Green Party splinters over school band performing at Trump inaugural event
The Madawaska schools’ marching band is directed by the party’s secretary, who says the students should have a chance to participate in a tradition of our democracy.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Source
Maine professors recruit 700 colleagues to sign letter to Trump on climate change
The letter, crafted by professors at Bowdoin and USM, urges President-elect Trump to “address the threat of climate change immediately.”
Posted inNews, Politics
Sen. Angus King will vote against Trump’s EPA pick
King said that he couldn’t vote for someone ‘so manifestly opposed to the mission of the agency.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hotel occupancy flat in Maine with more supply on the way
As many as eight new hotel projects will create up to 650 additional rooms in 2017 and beyond.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Retired Maine budget chief Sawin Millett is back to advise lawmakers
The former state lawmaker from Waterford has extensive experience in state finance and will advise Senate Republicans.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Bridge is not a sport, rules British court
Bridge players sought the designation, saying that the card game has recognized health benefits.
Posted inCollege Connection
Rockland native finds a new life perspective in aviation
Marc Belley, a fourth-year student in the University of Maine at Augusta’s Aviation program, will graduate as a flight instructor, fulfilling dreams he’s had since childhood, Mark Tardif writes.