The approval, which was condemned by environmental groups, opens the door for the completion of a 53-mile transmission line through rural northwestern Maine.
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Border agents apprehend record number of people in Maine illegally
The individuals arrested in fiscal 2025 came from 46 countries, according to Houlton Sector Maine of the U.S. Border Patrol.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Rural Maine libraries fear loss of services if new standards are approved
A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services. Many small libraries with all-volunteer staffs say that’s impossible.
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Canadian tourists, trucks still roll through Jackman amid slump in Maine border crossings
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.
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Western Maine moose hunt may add second week (but no more permits)
The change would affect several Wildlife Management Districts, mostly in Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties.
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Q&A: What are my rights at the border?
Can Border Patrol agents search your phone? Can you be detained and questioned? Many Maine travelers are asking how to prepare for international travel amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
CMP conservation plan insufficient, environmental groups tell state regulators
CMP said the conservation plan is just one part of a comprehensive set of requirements to address the overall project impacts, and that the concerns identified are dealt with elsewhere in the permit orders.
Posted inBaseball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High schools Wednesday: Messalonskee baseball tops Edward Little to snap 5-game skid
Cony baseball and softball beat Oceanside; Carrabec softball downs Forest Hills.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
CMP to conserve 50,000 acres, a final step in transmission line
The controversial NECEC line can’t become operational until Central Maine Power’s conservation proposal clears permitting requirements.
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High schools Thursday: Carrabec softball tops Forest Hills to stay unbeaten
Tigers top Cobras in baseball action.