Regulators dismiss CMP’s controversial 5-year rate increase
Bills will still likely go up, but the structure and timeline of CMP’s plan to fund infrastructure improvements and new hires could change significantly.
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Let’s find commonalities and stop picking fights | Letter
I could respond in kind to the Hallowell fire chief, after reading his unkind words about folks attending the Oct. 21 “No Kings” rally (“Hallowell fire chief seeks indefinite medical leave,” Oct. 24). But just because I can doesn’t mean I should. Just look at where all our red versus blue, us versus them and…
Karter Eldridge’s winner lifts Hall-Dale boys soccer past Orono for C state title
The junior scores the deciding goal for the second year in a row as the Bulldogs prevail in double overtime.
Maine voters surprised by Golden’s decision not to seek reelection
Residents of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District say they are sympathetic to the congressman’s concerns about increasing incivility and political violence.
How Hallowell’s clerk got Warren Zevon into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Lisa Gilliam has been a fan for decades, and her social media efforts helped propel the late singer and songwriter into musical immortality.
Here are 11 boys soccer players we expect to make an impact in the postseason
Several players hope to lead the charge for their teams toward state championship glory.
5 things to do while you’re in Hallowell
The city has plenty of places where you can appreciate its natural beauty year round.
Hallowell fire chief seeks indefinite medical leave
James Owens, who has been Hallowell’s fire chief since 2017, made disparaging social media comments about No Kings protesters in Augusta days prior to requesting the leave.
Frights and delights: 7 chances to get spooked in central Maine
Whether touring a cemetery, a historic theater or a downtown you walk through every day, these locations will be shown in a new light.
Capitol police chief, accused of assaulting Hallowell officer, resigns
Matthew Clancy, who is facing a criminal charge of assault, resigned Oct. 8.
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news from surrounding communities
At some schools, basketball season begins without a full roster
For teams with players in Saturday’s state championship football games, the basketball season comes early this winter.
Girls hockey in Maine more closely aligned to boys game this season
The ice will be resurfaced after the first and second periods this season.
Christmas tree erected in Augusta
The annual holiday tree lighting events are set for 2-6 p.m. Nov. 29 in Market Square.
Gardiner park improvements completed
See the upgrades to Dearborn Park, which was closed for construction May to October to address aging infrastructure and safety concerns.
Maine launches interactive map to help residents find food assistance
The Maine Food Access Map comes as food pantries across the state are reporting surges in demand attributed to rising grocery costs and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Here are the Maine high school football state final kickoff times
The Class A, B, C and D title games are Saturday in Lewiston and Portland.
5 Maine school districts sued over ‘hostile’ policies on trans students
The districts are being sued by the Maine Human Rights Commission for policies adopted within the last eight months that seek to restrict the rights of transgender students.
Oakland woman’s sentence quadrupled for firing gun during argument
Heather M. Hodgson, who was initially sentenced to spend 90 days in jail, was resentenced to a year in prison after the state’s highest court ruled a state mandatory minimum sentence for firearm crimes applies to her case.
Maine Human Rights Commission suing school districts over transgender policies
Five school districts are named in the lawsuit over policies the commission says violate state law.
Under pressure, Maine Library Commission postpones vote to adopt new requirements for libraries
The unanimous vote followed an outpouring of criticism of the proposed requirements. Commissioners will seek a legal opinion on the agreement’s requirements before voting on the document.
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