The Army Corps of Engineers issues a key permit for the controversial project, but a lawsuit challenging the agency’s findings is ongoing.
2020
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Jittery public awaits news as presidency remains in flux
Bitterly divided Americans brace for rocky days to come and the possibility a man they despise will be leading the nation.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
These voting blocs propelled Collins to reelection
Identity politics, often tied to where people live, their education and their income, among other things, are increasingly driving voters’ preferences.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with Lewiston murder held without bail
Abdikadir A. Nur, 20, is accused of shooting Hassan Hassan, 18, Saturday night.
Posted inNation & World
Eta brings heavy rains, deadly mudslides to Honduras
The storm earlier lashed Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast and northern mountains, isolating already remote communities and setting off deadly landslides.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2020, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Voters reject Portland’s cautious approach to retail marijuana
The elimination of a cap on cannabis stores in Maine’s largest city passes by a 6-percentage-point margin.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, Politics
State House and Senate legislative race results for the Morning Sentinel
Here’s who were declared winners and a few who were expected to win in state legislative races in the Morning Sentinel’s coverage area.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Soccer: Monmouth boys and girls sweep RSU2 Cup titles
Monmouth, Hall-Dale and Richmond teams soak in tournament atmosphere in COVID-affected season.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Former House member the only challenger to unseat an incumbent in Augusta-area legislative races
A 59-vote margin separated Republican Randall Greenwood and incumbent Independent Kent Ackley for the House District 82 seat.
Posted inMaine, News
More than 100 people infected in outbreak at Windham prison
It is now the state’s largest single-site outbreak during the pandemic.