Harbor interests have been seeking federal money to help pay for dredging around the piers and wharves for 3 decades.
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Posted inGolf, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
High school sports competition returns to Maine as golfers compete in matches across parts of state
Varsity teams compete for first time since end of winter season and the onset of the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Aroostook County declared a drought disaster area
Farmers in 4 contiguous counties may also qualify for federal emergency loans following the declaration Monday.
Posted inNation & World
Justice Department threatens funds to NYC, Seattle and Portland over unrest
An attempt at any cuts will likely be met with immediate legal challenges.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Search for convicted sex offender continues in Rangeley and Byron areas
The Maine Department of Corrections, with the assistance of nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies, are continuing to search for Shawn Batchelder, 36, who has been on the run since Sept. 12.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Prosecutors’ decision in Robert Kraft case means charges likely will be dropped
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft had been charged with soliciting a prostitute in Florida.
Posted inNation & World
Biggest unknown with Tropical Storm Beta is how much rain it will bring
Winds are weakening and it’s not expected to turn into a hurricane, but rain predictions range from 4 to 15 inches.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Children’s museum receives $500,000 gift, stays course for spring opening
The donation from Peter and Paula Lunder leaves less than $1 million of the $14 million needed to build the 30,000-square-foot Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine on Thompson’s Point in Portland.
Posted inMaine, News
Flood danger from Presumpscot River landslide has passed, Westbrook mayor says
The city’s state of emergency declaration no longer needs to be extended, says Mayor Michael Foley.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
No spectators will be allowed at SMAA events this fall
The Western Maine Conference, however, will allow some fans – but none from visiting teams.