Here’s what you need to know about the ring of fire eclipse, where you can see it and how to protect your eyes.
2023
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli commanders say they control border, vow to go on the offensive in Gaza
The Hamas attacks, the bloodiest day in Israel’s 75-year history, have spread fear throughout the region as Palestinians brace for reprisals.
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Posted inSports
Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter for 2-0 lead in NLDS
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work, beating Los Angeles 4-2 behind Zac Gallen.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Who could be a third-party operator? Here’s the test
As part of the legislation connected with Question 3, the Public Utilities Commission would determine that a transmission and distribution utility that serves more than 50,000 customers is considered “unfit” to operate if four or more of the conditions listed below are met. Using this criteria, neither Central Maine Power not Versant could be considered […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
If there’s a new Maine utility, who will manage it?
Politics, qualifying credentials and managerial expertise collide in the debate over who would operate a publicly owned utility.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Two state lawmakers proposing bills to end sweeps of homeless encampments
Representatives from Portland and Bangor are floating the prospect of creating sanctioned camping areas on public property and prohibiting sweeps.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine will be a valuable partner to an independent Greenland
The world’s largest island is in the process of seceding from Denmark. Some Mainers will have front-row seats to this instructive process.
Posted inOn this date
Oct. 10, 1984: Sen. Mitchell objects to IRS district office move from Augusta to Portland, Kennebec County Jail administrator says he was told to keep workers compensation check, and LaVerdiere’s to open new Augusta location tomorrow
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Janice E. Giles
SKOWHEGAN – Janice E. Giles, 94, of Skowhegan, passed away Oct. 5, 2023 at her home in Skowhegan.
She was born Aug. …