GEORGETOWN — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s clam digging event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Reid State Park, 375 Seguinland Road. The public can traverse clam flats with Georgetown Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz, and learn to dig softshell clams. No clam digging license is needed to dig a peck […]
2023
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Rockland woman pleads guilty to child pornography charge
Under a plea agreement submitted to the court, 28-year-old Bianca Van Valkenburg would serve at least 8 years in prison for sharing a video of an infant being sexually assaulted.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers tour Maine before negotiating next federal farm bill
Maine needs federal policy to be flexible enough to support small specialty farmers, keep food banks full and provide relief to farmers struggling with PFAS contamination, lawmakers are told at a U.S. Congress agricultural field hearing.
Posted inMaine
Maine State Police investigating death of 13-year-old Waldoboro teen
The boy died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in front of 2 witnesses on Thursday, police say.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Niger faces sanctions as democracy crumbles, adding to woes for more than 25 million people
Niger’s neighbors are threatening armed intervention against the junta run by the head of the presidential guard, although analysts say there is only a slim chance of the regional body successfully sending troops.
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The first U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
At its full output of 1,100 megawatts of electricity, Unit 3 can power 500,000 homes and businesses.
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Federal officials are investigating a close call between an airliner and a private jet over Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that it was gathering information about the incident before deciding whether to open an investigation.
Posted inSports
Women’s World Cup roundup: Australia wins, eliminates Canada
Hayley Raso’s first-half goal sparks Australia to a 4-0 victory and a spot in the round of 16.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports
Maine’s college football coaches eager for 2023 season to kick off
At luncheon Monday, coaches representing the state’s seven collegiate programs say continued growth is the goal.
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Hunter Biden created ‘illusion of access’ to his father, former business partner tells Congress
Devon Archer testifies that Joe Biden was never directly involved in their financial dealings.