The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will study the Shawmut Dam in Fairfield and three others that fish must pass to reach key habitat in western Maine’s Sandy River.
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Skowhegan officials move toward finalizing ways to spend federal COVID-19 relief aid
Selectmen met with department heads Tuesday and much of the discussion revolved around bonuses for police officers and a new generator for the Skowhegan Community Center.
Madison Area Memorial High lists honor roll students
Madison Area Memorial high School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Christopher Carlo, Thomas Dean, Sarah Hatfield, Chayse Howarth, Chloe Kay, Landyn Landry, Abigail Linkletter, Brooke McKenney, Anna Paine, Hailey Paquet, Jaden Spaulding and Jackson Theriault. Honors: Danika Abbott, […]
Jury deliberates for 2nd day in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing
The jury is deliberating for a second day in the trial of three white men charged with the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in coastal Georgia.
South Berwick chief who insulted neighboring department placed on leave
Dana Lajoie has been relieved of his command of the South Berwick police department pending an investigation into his hostile treatment of officers from Berwick.
Vast majority of federal workers get vaccinated, with no apparent disruptions
White House officials say the most important lesson for businesses from the federal experience is that once they take the first step toward requirements, their workers will follow.
U.S. jobless claims plunge to 199,000, lowest in 52 years
It’s another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession.
CDC director warns about ICU capacity as Maine coronavirus hospitalizations continue climb
Maine hit another record on Thanksgiving with 327 people hospitalized with COVID-19.
Commentary: Virginia’s results are no mystery, if you know your election history
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