The largest donation in school history marks the lead commitment for a new $300 million facility and investments in scientific collaboration across Maine.
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Maine’s black market for baby eels is spawning a crime-thriller subgenre
‘The Glass Eel’ is the latest of several books and TV shows to explore elver poaching.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine again rejects Justice Department request for voters’ personal information
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Monday in a letter that she has ‘grave concerns’ about the Trump administration’s second demand for about 1 million voters’ birth dates, addresses and other data.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Conflict prompts Hancock County DA to hand off elections case against Maine lawmaker
Authorities have released few details on the complaint against Rep. Nina Milliken, a Blue Hill Democrat who is charged with attempting to influence another person’s decision during an April election.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills, weighing Senate run, declines to criticize Susan Collins
Mills fielded questions during public events in Kennebec County that could easily have been mistaken for a campaign swing.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
2 teens arrested in Skowhegan after chase reaching 100 mph, police say
Skowhegan police were attempting to stop the vehicle, which the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office had reported stolen.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Central Maine Power Co. taps longtime VP as new president
Linda Ball had worked as the utility’s vice president of customer service since 2019.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Kate Merrill to fill West Gardiner’s school board vacancy
Merrill will serve in the role until West Gardiner’s next election.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Prosecutors dismiss case against former Anson-Madison Water District official
The dismissal marks the second time charges have been dropped against Michael Corson as a trial was set to begin.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Are 15% of Maine bridges considered to be in poor condition? | Fact brief
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2024 report card gave Maine a D-plus grade for its bridges.