2020 – Page 2479 – Centralmaine.com

U.S. manufacturing activity falls to lowest level in decade

by JOSH BOAK January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

The manufacturing sector last year was rocked by slower global growth and the escalation of international trade tensions.

Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine’s members of Congress fear killing of Iranian general puts Americans in greater danger

by Eric Russell January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

All four acknowledge that Gen. Qassem Soleimani was ‘evil’ but worry about the effect his killing will have on Americans’ strategic interests and safety.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking in Maine

by Julia McCue January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

Justin English of New Hampshire was also sentenced for possession of firearms.

Business, Local & State

Maine’s final plan to protect whales includes fewer lines, and a little slack, for lobstermen

by Penelope Overton January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

The state proposal calls for the use of weak rope, fewer buoy lines carrying more traps in deeper waters, and flexibility to approve alternative protections to sustain fishermen and regional fishing traditions.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Eli Lake: Trump’s deadly message to Iran’s terrorist regime

by Eli Lake January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

Bloomberg News (TNS)

Local & State, News

Standish man dies from injuries suffered in crash that killed his 8-year-old son

by Matt Byrne January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

Vincent Oates, 51, died Thursday night at Maine Medical Center, five days after the crash on Route 35 killed his son Owen and injured his wife.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Hallowell City Council inches closer to plan for Second Street Fire Station

by Sam Shepherd January 3, 2020January 4, 2020

Four of seven councilors said they supported divesting city funds from the property, but all seven supported holding a public hearing before any decision was made.