Nov. 25, 1997: For the first time, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders the dismantling of a working hydroelectric facility – in this case, the Edwards Dam in Augusta – over the objection of its owner. FERC denies the Edwards Manufacturing Co.’s application for a renewal of its license to operate the dam. The commissioners […]
2020
Commentary: Washington’s stimulus triumph remains underrated
Hindsight shows that the CARES Act saved the U.S. economy, and how badly the country needs another round of bipartisan statesmanship.
Maine Voices: We’re thankful for the courage of teachers, school staff
From behind masks and plexiglass, the virus hasn’t stopped our commitment to students or to our collective vision of the future.
Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm concert set for Nov. 28
A Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm concert will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, online with Facebook Live on Cadenza’s Facebook page. The all-women’s percussion and vocal ensemble is dedicated to cultural diversity, education, and healing through the universal language of music. Blending western vocal harmonies with the polyrhythms of West Africa, the Middle East, […]
Resources available to veterans about farming in Maine
Maine AgrAbility and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have developed resources specifically for Maine military veterans who are farming or want to know more about farming in Maine. Maine AgrAbility Veteran Resources includes a checklist for veterans looking for farm employment, UMaine Extension’s publication Guide to Veteran-to-Farmer Training Pilot Program Resources in Maine and links to […]
Madison Area Memorial High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the first quarter.
Skowhegan Animal Shelter home to new snowblower
Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge, R&B’s Home Source Store helped make gift possible.
Acoustic Song Fest set for Brownfield Nov. 28
Acoustic Song Fest is set to begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. The socially distanced concert will feature The Clements Brothers (brothers of the Lonely Heart String band), Celia Woodsmith (singer songwriter of Della Mae) and violin virtuoso Jason Anick, (of the John Jorgenson […]
Lucky Clark On Music: Paul Sullivan
Of pandemics and silver-linings trilogy: Blue Hill pianist is taking his “playing up a notch or two.”