The phytoplankton isn’t hazardous to humans, but has caused fish die-offs in other parts of the world and could be connected to a $250,000 loss of clams in Brunswick.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man accused of selling cocaine near school, park
Ernest Green, 40, has been charged with aggravated trafficking in crack cocaine and is behind bars at the Kennebec County jail.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Marijuana, ‘war of texts’ sparked Wilton killing, prosecutor says
The murder trial of Timothy Danforth, 25, formerly of Wilton, got underway Monday with opening statements to the jury about the shooting death of Michael Reis, 24, of New Sharon.
Posted inMaine, News
Man, 81, on scooter struck, killed in Alfred
Russell Faxon was killed when a car turning left struck him on Route 202. He was not wearing a helmet.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
Lawmakers get an earful as public packs hearing on rules for legal pot
Medical marijuana caregivers turn out in force to urge changes to Maine’s Marijuana Legalization Act to prevent adult-use laws from interfering with their program.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage directs Maine sheriffs to comply with immigration detention requests
Several of the 16 sheriffs who received a letter from the governor directing them to honor ICE detentions say they won’t do so because it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Posted inFilm, Lifestyle
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Stronger’
Tatiana Maslany’s superb portrayal of Erin Hurley, that lifts “Stronger” to a higher level, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Pence expresses disappointment in Collins in Maine radio call-in
The vice president’s call to WGAN radio comes a day after the Republican senator said she would vote against the Graham-Cassidy bill, effectively killing the measure.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Equifax CEO is out after massive data breach
Richard Smith could get a retirement package of at least $18.4 million, even if he’s found at fault in the hack that affected 143 million Americans.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Trump, players use anthem for different reasons
Athletes seek to draw attention to the nation’s shortcomings, while the president riles up an angry base.