Among the options is using unspent disaster relief money, but the declaration would spur angry opposition and likely be challenged in court.
January 2019
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Joe Oliver named new Sea Dogs manager
The former major league catcher has been managing in the Red Sox farm system for the past five years.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Coca-Cola closing Farmington sales center
The closure marks the end of a nearly 100-year era.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Anthem promotes industry veteran to Maine commercial business president
Denise McDonough has more than 20 years in the health insurance industry.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State
Video: Portland police dogs try on new winter boots
The video is just about as cute as you’d expect.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Truck driver charged in crash that injured baby in Waterboro
Police charge the driver of a box truck that rear-ended an SUV in part because witnesses told police that the truck driver did not appear to make any effort to slow down.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Eric Brakey launches Free Maine Campaign to fight ‘nanny state’
Brakey, 30, said the new organization aims “to protect the freedoms and paychecks of Maine people” with a grass-roots effort to help Mainers “get active and involved” with public policy decisions that impact their lives.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
In era of fake news, intrepid Belgian reporter Tintin turns 90
There are more than 250 million copies of comics featuring the intrepid international reporter sold worldwide.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
The Cat has set sail from Portland but still hasn’t locked up a new home port
Former Gov. LePage held up Bar Harbor’s purchase of its ferry terminal, and the federal government shutdown has gotten in the way of a lease for Bay Ferries.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Kennebec Journal Jan. 10 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 10, 2019.