But it’s still far from certain the amendment long sought by women’s rights advocates will ever be added to the U.S. Constitution.
2020
Dresden board probes whether town erred in halting gravel pit
The Board of Appeals reviewed testimony and documents submitted at its December meeting, and expects to continue its deliberations over a stop work order issued last summer at the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Pit.
Groups to double Maine scholarship funding for trades, manufacturing
Nearly $100,000 will be provided for scholarships to Maine high schools and employers in skilled trades and the manufacturing sector.
Old Orchard Beach bartender competes on ‘Jeopardy!’ You can watch it Friday.
Dennis Coffey will face off against two librarians on the beloved game show, at a time when interest in ‘Jeopardy!’ is high.
Covetrus to sell off animal health business, merge another with Spanish firm
Selling a division for $125 million will help the Portland-based company pay down debt, while the merger with Distrivet of Spain will expand its Iberian operations.
Beal College to hold vigil for slain Newport woman
Anielka Allen, 37, studied medical assisting at Beal College in Bangor before her death; posts made to the school’s Facebook page described her as a “beloved” student.
Suggestion forms now available for mascot selection in Skowhegan
Forms can be found in town offices in Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Norridgewock, Skowhegan and Smithfield by the end of the week and an online form is also available.
Midcoast moose-turd artist gets reality show on TruTV
Mary Winchenbach and her wife, Deb Nicholls, will star in ‘Tirdy Works,’ which will be shot in Somerville and air later this year.
Rising seas could require $4.8 million in retrofits in Rockland alone, study estimates
The study also looked at 9 other coastal communities.
Climate change to be tracked on Maine Yankee donated land
A land trust will take ownership of the Westport Island parcel.