The regulations protect hundreds of thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, repealing a Trump-era rule that federal courts had thrown out and that environmentalists said left waterways vulnerable to pollution.
2022
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Abuse alleged in home of Edgecomb toddler who was killed Christmas Day
Two days after the death of Makinzlee Handrahan, her mother filed paperwork seeking protection from a man she described as ‘verbally, mentally and physically abusive.’
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House.
Posted inNation & World, News
Afghan refugees in U.S. face uncertainty as legislation stalls
Refugees now face an August deadline for action from Congress before their temporary parole status expires.
Posted inNation & World, News
Overwhelming evidence of Russian war crimes emerges
Ukraine is investigating over 58,000 killings, kidnappings, indiscriminate bombings and sexual assaults but most perpetrators are unlikely to be arrested.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘Fairy Tale’
If you are a fan of the Dark Tower books, this somewhat offbeat version of them is likely to capture your attention.
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How to improve your indoor air quality
Cleaning the air in your home makes it more pleasant and helps keep your family healthy.
Posted inOn this date
Dec. 30, 1977: Waterville postmaster warns about latest chain letter game, and Waterville woman gets rare ’29 hand’ in cribbage
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Posted inOn this date
Dec. 30, 1935: Waterville boy saves life of his dog but loses his own, fishermen tell tale of being adrift for four days, and two Augusta men mentioned as possible heads of Maine State Police
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