The scale of the damage resembles other blasts involving the chemical compound commonly used as an agricultural fertilizer.
2020
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Thousands lose power across central Maine after tropical storm blows through
Crews across central Maine were working to restore power Wednesday after high wind from Tropical Storm Isaias knocked down trees across the region when it blew through Tuesday night.
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Posted inSports
Maine Mariners’ season delayed until early December
The ECHL announces that it is planning for a full 72-game schedule, pushed back from its original start date of Oct. 16.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports 25 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death
Thirty-two more Mainers have recovered from the disease, and the percentage of positive tests continues to decline, a key indicator that containment efforts are working.
Posted inMaine, News
Acadia National Park plans to test new reservation system this fall
Park visitors with reservations will have guaranteed access to some of the most popular areas of Acadia.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Concord Coach Lines to restart Maine-Boston bus service in mid-August
The popular passenger bus line suspended its daily service in late March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Biden’s campaign plans $280 million ad blitz in the fall
The former vice president will go up in 15 battleground states, expanding the playing field.
Posted inMaine
CMP restores power to more than 100,000 customers in storm’s wake
But 12,000 customers were still without power late Wednesday because of Tropical Storm Isaias, and line crews were expected to work through Thursday morning.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Russia pushing virus disinformation online, U.S. says
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. CHICAGO — The State Department says Russia is using a well-developed online operation that includes a loose collection of proxy websites to stir up confusion around the coronavirus by amplifying conspiracy theories and misinformation. The disclosure on Wednesday was rare for the […]
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Trump at odds with government coronavirus experts
Trump and his political advisers insist that the United States has no rival in its response to the pandemic.