The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.
2019
Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34
A former college baseball player, Peter Frates battled with Lou Gehrig’s disease and helped to inspire a challenge that raised $220 million to fight ALS.
Ten-year-old had bruises 2 days before she died, social worker says in mother’s trial
The social worker testifies that she saw bruises and cuts on the 10-year-old’s face but believed her parents when they said their daughter’s injuries were self-inflicted.
Cyberattack takes down computers in city where navy attack occurred
Federal authorities are investigating a cyberattack on the city of Pensacola, Florida, home to the naval air station where a Saudi flight student killed three sailors and wounded eight others.
Russia probe report finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures
The findings undercut President Trump’s claim that he was the target of a ‘witch hunt.’
KHS Tea Party planned for Dec. 8
The Victorian Tea is a return to the “olden days” as many know we held this event for a number of years in the past.
Hathaway Holiday Stroll set for Dec. 6
Common Street Arts, Hathaway Mill Antiques, The Robin’s Nest and Waterville Brewing Company will host the diverse holiday event.
Paul Volcker, Fed chief who reined in runaway inflation, dies at 92
News of his death brings tributes from many in government, business and academia.
Supreme Court allows Kentucky law requiring doctors perform ultrasounds
The Supreme Court has left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions
Led by ‘Marriage Story,’ Netflix dominates Golden Globe noms
Noah Baumbach’s divorce portrait “Marriage Story” received six nominations, including best motion picture, drama.