The Northeast has been experiencing prolonged dry conditions. In Massachusetts, one wildfire among several fueled by powerful wind gusts and dry leaves has burned around 400 acres some 10 miles north of Boston.
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Posted inNation & World
Earth’s biggest polluters aren’t sending leaders to UN climate talks
In a year of weather extremes, four nations with more than 42% of all the world’s population – China, the U.S., India and Indonesia – do not have heads of state present.
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Posted inCommunity
Thomas College to hold open house Nov. 22
WATERVILLE — Thomas College’s new president, Dr. Jeannine Diddle Uzzi, invites high school students and their families to attend November Open House, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at 180 West River Road. The event will entail meeting faculty and current students, an interactive campus tour, and a meet-and-greet with Uzzi. […]
Posted inCommunity
Thanksgiving meals, pie sales, volunteer opportunities
Augusta, Gardiner, Madison, Madrid, Oakland, Readfield, Skowhegan, Thorndike, Waterville and Winslow are among communities planned Thanksgiving festivities.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
As the EPA sets new standards for lead dust exposure, Maine continues work to eradicate poisoning
The number of Maine children with elevated levels of lead in their blood has dropped significantly, but state and local officials say there is still a lot of work to be done to remove hazards from older housing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP costs for ‘service agreements’ with other utilities under scrutiny
Tens of millions of dollars could be at stake for customers as the state Public Advocate looks into expenses split among 7 Avangrid subsidiaries.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump announces former ICE chief Tom Homan will be ‘border czar’
Trump said Homan, former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will have a role related to the border and the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration. Here’s a look at whom he’s selected so far.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump asks China hawk Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser
A person familiar with the matter tells The Associated Press that the president-elect has picked the Florida Republican and decorated war veteran for the role.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Uncle Henry’s may stop print publication due to printer closing
The iconic Maine classified ads magazine says that it might stop publishing its print product if it can’t find another printer.