In Portland on Thursday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is scheduled to discuss a proposal that could allow wind-power leases on nearly 10 million acres of offshore waters.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News
First Black woman sworn in as Massachusetts attorney general
Democrat Andrea Campbell was also the first Black woman to serve as president of the Boston City Council.
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Posted inNews
Kingfield votes to change to town manager style of government
A town manager will appointed by the Select Board on June 3 at the annual Town Meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Murder trial begins, again, for Gardiner man accused of shooting former friend, nearly cutting off the hands of another
The murder trial of Dylan Ketcham, 23, began, for the second time, on Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. His first trial was declared a mistrial in September.
Posted inNation & World, News
Strykers, Bradleys likely in huge U.S. aid package for Ukraine
The Bradley brings more firepower but carries fewer troops. The more lightly armored Stryker, because it is wheeled, can move a lot faster on paved roads, meaning it can get infantry squadrons into the fight faster.
Posted inNation & World, News
World’s oldest known person, a French nun, dies at 118
Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was born in the town of Ales, southern France, on Feb. 11, 1904, and lived through the two world wars.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine
City clerk set to retire after 24 years with Hallowell
Diane Polky was hired as deputy city clerk in 1999 and became city clerk in 2016.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Religion and Values
Bishop Deeley calls proposal to allow abortions late in pregnancy ‘beyond troubling’
While the leader of Maine’s Catholics is vocal in his opposition to Gov. Mills’ bill, other religious leaders are divided.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Flyers’ Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night
Ivan Provorov didn’t take part in Tuesday’s pregame skate with his teammates when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire destroys garage, workshop and tractor in Jay
When firefighters arrived, the large building was fully engulfed in flames.