The risk to America’s premier wine-making regions – where wildfires caused billions of dollars in losses in 2020 – is growing, with climate change deepening drought and overgrown forests becoming tinderboxes.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Harrison man pleads guilty to possession of fentanyl powder in Farmington
Daniel Maxfield, 43, entered into an 18-month delayed sentencing agreement.
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First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire focuses on island’s sole electric provider and grid
The fire in the historic town of Lahaina killed at least 97 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, mostly homes.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Week 5 high school football predictions
The Central Maine sports staff predicts the winner’s of the regional football games.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Blaine Mueller named head coach of Maine Celtics
The Wisconsin native served last season as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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House Republicans start making their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
They are trying to show links to Hunter Biden’s overseas businesses, though key witnesses said they do not yet see hard evidence of impeachable offenses.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football Game of the Week: Gardiner, Nokomis meet in matchup of contrasting styles
Pass-happy Tigers, ground–pounding Warriors face meet in crossover showdown Friday.
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What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
The ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts and varying contingency plans in place at impacted agencies.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta officials to send off Navy ship with slice of the city
The USS Augusta, which is to be commissioned Saturday in Eastport, is the second Navy vessel to be named for Maine’s capital city.
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Michael Gambon, actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ movies, dies
He was always recognizable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice.