Phil Morse’s talk will highlight the history of the electric railways that served Winthrop from 1902-28 and will also feature the history of the trolley park known as Island Park (1903-1959)
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Democrats have had a 6-year run in control of the Maine State House. Is it about to end?
A look at historical swings in the Maine Senate and House of Representatives shows it only takes a handful of seats to shift political power at the State House.
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Posted inNation & World
Missouri family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options
A report on the 2022 case draws similar conclusions to findings made after the Lewiston, Maine shootings in 2023, highlighting how hard it is for law enforcement to restrict gun access.
Posted inNation & World
Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals, top government officials
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s public events are usually greeted by a crowd of fans.
Posted inMaine
Maine Board of Environmental Protection wrestles with fees for solar, wind impacts
Fees would vary depending on how much land is impacted and whether it is high-value habitat or home to threatened or endangered species.
Posted inMaine
Maine experiencing ‘abnormally dry’ fall, heightened wildfire concerns
About 74% of the state was abnormally dry or in a moderate drought at the end of October, making it easier for wildfires to spread.
Posted inBusiness
Waterville’s Allen Insurance and Financial member receives recognition
Davenport has nearly 20 years of industry experience.
Posted inBusiness
Attorneys join team at Steve Smith Trial Lawyers in Augusta
The firm announced that Walter H. Foster IV and Blair A. Jones have joined the practice.
Posted inBusiness
Oakland fiber internet expansion complete
Oakland, along with parts of Belgrade and Sidney, have joined Fidium’s growing network in Maine.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing Syrian citizen connected to Iran
Israel has carried out airstrikes in Syria multiple times over the past year, but it has not previously made public any ground forays into Syria.