It retains a temporary ban on large developments and new roads but is working to let construction of individual lake-area homes proceed.
2018
Posted inNation & World
U.S. says border crossing is full before caravan tries to seek asylum
The caravan got attention after President Trump and members of his Cabinet called it a threat to the United States.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine authorities warn homeowners about hungry black bears
The animals are emerging from their winter dens, and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has already investigated 27 nuisance complaints this spring, most of them in the Kennebunk and Arundel area.
Posted inNation & World
Pompeo says U.S. stands with Israelis, Saudis against Iran
The tough line is particularly welcomed in Israel, which considers Iran its greatest threat.
Posted inSports
Sunday’s major league roundup: Pittsburgh pitcher has a big debut
Nick Kingham, in his first big league game, takes a perfect game into the seventh as the Pirates shut out the Cardinals.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Schools fret as teens take to vaping, even in classrooms
A new wave of smaller vapes has swept through schools in recent months, replacing bulkier e-cigarettes.
Posted inMaine, News
Town of Cumberland pursuing deal with ReVision Energy for municipal solar array
But the proposed site of a 1,376-panel installation, atop a capped landfill on Drowne Road, creates concern about the impact on nearby property values.
Posted inNation & World
UK interior minister quits over growing immigration scandal
Prime Minister Theresa May’s office says May accepted the resignation of Home Secretary Amber Rudd.
Posted inSports
Logano halts drought with Talladega victory
Joey Logano, looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2017 season, gets his first win since last April.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston immigrant group celebrates helping refugees
Founded in 2002, The Immigrant Resource Center of Maine will mark its anniversary this week.