It’s the first stage of a river restoration project that will allow water to flow freely through Upper Saccarappa Falls for the first time in centuries.
2019
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Money from away flows into campaigns for Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race
Intense national interest is fueling record donations to Sen. Susan Collins, while challenger Sara Gideon raised over $1 million in about a week.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Lobster Bowl participants reflect on game’s meaning
Practices in the heat this week are for a great cause, athletes say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland man facing at least 5 years in prison for selling counterfeit drugs
Colin Harle, who stashed the drugs in a safe that was hidden in woods, pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland district, teachers tentatively agree on 3-year contract
Officials with the district and the union are pleased to reach an agreement on a new contract, which is expected to be approved after teachers return to school on Aug. 26.
Posted inSports
American Legion notes: Skowhegan in position to control playoff destiny
Team sits in tie for fourth but has a favorable schedule; Fairfield Junior Legion climbs to second in standings.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County approves $15,000 from TIF to buy property in Madrid Township
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust will have two vacant buildings demolished to make way for the Madrid Gateway turnout on Route 4.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Maine International Film Festival showing of ‘Tango’ draws outcry over sexual assault scene
A former Waterville mayor, Karen Heck, plans to pass out informational packets at the film’s Wednesday night screening to give potential viewers a wider scope of the controversy attached to the production.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators hear CMP customers’ complaints about soaring bills and ‘horrific’ service
The Public Utilities Commission holds a hearing in Portland as part of its investigation into the company’s billing and customer service practices, along with a rate hike it has requested.
Posted inNation & World
Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years later
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins recalls the tension surrounding the crew that day.