A letter to supporters says the replica of the statesman’s former home in Thomaston, known as Montpelier, needs $150,000 by Jan. 15 to stay open.
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Posted inMaine
Waterville council accepts $50,000 donation for riverwalk
‘This is the first of many donations,’ City Manager Michael Roy said.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Senate panel blocks nomination of Trump’s choice to lead Export-Import Bank
When he was in Congress, Scott Garrett had voted to close the bank, which lends funds to foreign buyers of U.S. goods.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Biddeford man charged with ‘savagely’ assaulting woman in Sabattus
Jeremy Norris allegedly punched her in the side of the head and stabbed her twice in the neck and shoulder.
Posted inNew England Patriots, News
Commentary: Patriots haters can never win
Outside of New England, when the Patriots win, it genuinely boils people’s blood.
Posted inMaine
Construction advances at $25M Colby building on Main Street in Waterville
Paul Ureneck, who oversees downtown construction for Elm City LLC, a Colby affiliate, says the building is on schedule, allowing other developments to advance.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says media coverage of her position supporting tax bill ‘unbelievably sexist’
She takes exception to a reporter asking her why she didn’t shed any tears after meeting with protesters who have grave medical conditions.
Posted inMaine
Early cold snap draws ice fishermen out across central Maine
Even though the ice is thick enough for fishing, the Maine Warden Service urges caution and preparedness.
Posted inMaine
Augusta to consider collecting more gas from city landfill
A plan to spend $350,000 to collect and maximize methane gas from the Hatch Hill landfill will go to city councilors.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House Republican tax bill will need another vote
Three provisions did not meet the standards for reconciliation in the Senate, meaning the House must vote again.