The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has announced the opening of the 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $94,000 in one-to-one matching grants for National Register nominations, architectural or archaeological survey, or education, planning, development or pre-development projects statewide, according to a news release from the commission. The minimum grant award […]
2022
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Online farm labor guidelines programs on tap for April
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online discussion on farm labor guidelines on Tuesday and Thursday, April 19 and 21. These two programs will be led by Brian Cleasby from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, according to a news release from the extension. The April […]
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Sen. Angus King co-sponsors bill aimed at curbing Putin’s access to cryptocurrency
The bill would ensure that Russia’s president and oligarchs can’t use digital assets to avoid economic sanctions.
Posted inMaine, New England
Hiker from South Portland injured in fall from New Hampshire fire tower
An Army National Guard helicopter was summoned after officials determined the injured hiker’s condition was worsening.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Portland’s King Kyote eliminated from ‘American Song Contest’
The singer and songwriter missed out on making the TV show’s semifinals when three other contestants selected by viewers joined a musician chosen by the judges.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College baseball: Hot hitting has been key to Colby’s hot season
With team batting average 60 points higher than last season’s, Mules have been on a roll.
Posted inNation & World
Study suggests higher homicide risk in homes with handguns
While some outside experts say the work was well done, important and the largest research of its kind, others disagree.
Posted inNation & World
Hong Kong leader won’t seek new term after rocky 5 years
Carrie Lam’s time in office will likely be remembered as a turning point during which Beijing firmly established control over the former British colony.
Posted inNation & World
No obituary for Earth: Scientists fight climate doom talk
University of Maine’s Jacquelyn Gill and others aren’t sugarcoating the harm from emissions but don’t see the situation as hopeless.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Bowdoinham man charged in hit-and-run death dies
Charges against David A. Veinott II, 38, likely will be dismissed.