A contractor working for Portland International Jetport is cutting trees on land that’s part of Calvary Cemetery and owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
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Massachusetts man killed in Jackman snowmobile crash
Jamie Rooney, 52, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, died Thursday when his snowmobile struck a box truck driving on Hastings Road in Jackman.
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Nordic Aquafarms to pay Midcoast environmental group $125K
Upstream Watch had opposed the Norwegian company’s recently abandoned plan to build a $500 million inland salmon farm in Belfast.
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UMaine Augusta names president’s, dean’s lists
Students earned academic recognition for the 2024 fall semester.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Sea Grant program brings students to the waterfront
ORONO — An educational program led by Maine Sea Grant at the University of Maine bridges the gap between inland and coastal Maine, giving students from rural communities hands-on access to the state’s vital marine ecosystems. Launched in fall 2023, the “Bringing the Sea to Inland and Rural Youth” initiative has connected nearly 400 middle […]
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Oral health program poster contest accepting entries
Maine school students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to enter.
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Better Living in Mid-Maine Waterville Area maps available
Maps feature the greater Waterville region and include updated boat launch locations and walking trails.
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Trump tariffs may roil Maine energy prices and lobster, lumber markets
Canada, which is Maine’s largest trading partner, could be particularly hard hit by a 25% universal tariff, as suggested by the president.
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The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is in Maine. NH lawmakers want to change that.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2001 that the boundary between the two states is the middle of the Piscataqua River.
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Federal funding questions muddle Skowhegan athletic complex project
With engineering costs also increasing, town officials are taking a hard look at the project’s budget.