Companies historically have been able to avoid prosecution under the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty if they take steps to avoid bird deaths and seek permits for those that occur.
2022
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Anson-Madison Water District fell short of state requirements for testing water, trustees say
In a notice this week to customers, trustees said the district previously failed to comply with rules dictating regular water quality tests, reports and filings.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Facing a potential $1.2 million budget increase, Winthrop sets workshop schedule
The proposed budget of $17.9 million includes wage increases for some town workers and first responders.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Canadian man sentenced to 4 years in prison for bringing 4.6 pounds of cocaine into Maine
Jermaine T. Phillips, 41, of Brampton, Ontario, pleaded guilty Tuesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school district hosts meeting to go over budget with ‘grateful’ municipal officials
The suggestion to include municipal officials in the budget process came last year as municipalities saw a huge spike to their town allocations.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. charges Russian oligarch, dismantles cybercrime operation
The indictment against Konstantin Malofeyev, a Russian media baron and founder of a Russian Orthodox news channel, is the first of an oligarch since Russia’s war with Ukraine began in February.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fed signals it will take more aggressive steps to fight inflation
Higher rates from the Fed will increase borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and corporate loans.
Posted inWord on the Street
Augusta-area church bringing back helicopter Easter egg event
Central Church campuses will host the Easter egg drop this year including at locations in Augusta and China.
Posted inNation & World
Jury deliberations enter 3rd day in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker disclosed that the jury had asked for sticky notes.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield woman found dead in August died of accidental overdose, police say
Kylee Phillips, 21, was found unresponsive at the end of a driveway on Aug. 25 and investigators at the time were not certain how she died.