Sales will be banned after this year, diminishing the livelihoods of craftsmen and others but raising hopes that fewer pachyderms will be poached for their tusks in Africa.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Jensen Bissell, Baxter State Park director since 2005, to retire this month
The Baxter State Park Authority is expected to launch a national search for someone to lead the management of Maine’s 209,644-acre wilderness park.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill to regulate addiction recovery homes moves forward in Legislature
The measure looks to set enforceable standards for residential treatment programs across Maine.
Posted inNation & World
Putin: Collusion probes only hurting U.S.
He vowed he won’t allow radical opposition to challenge the status quo as he seeks re-election.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Winter sports
Basketball notes: Erskine’s Bonsant to miss season with knee injury
Eagles’ center out with torn meniscus; Richmond shining in MVC debut.
Posted inMaine
Local clergy gather to bless Augusta warming center
Rev. Suzanne Colburn, the new interim pastor at Emanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, joined other local clergy to bless “the gift” of the space on Thursday.
Posted inMaine
As Cobbossee Trail plans near completion in Gardiner, officials seek public input
City officials are planning to seek input from business owners over some proposed changes in the Arcade parking lot as the trail design takes shape.
Posted inMaine
Holiday cards sent to Margaret Chase Smith on display at Skowhegan library
The former U.S. Senator was sent thousands over the years, including some from prominent people — and she answered every one.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sappi executive named 2018 Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts of Maine
Laura Thompson, director of sustainable development and policy initiatives, was honored this month in Portland.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Three New Hampshire fugitives caught in York County
Two men were wanted on drug charges and a woman with them was wanted for obstruction.