Two crews of Maine forest rangers and volunteer firefighters will spend 2 weeks in southern California.
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Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student
The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
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Augusta considers allowing native-only plantings on city property
The Augusta Conservation Commission is proposing to ban non-native plants from being planted on city property, an effort to benefit wildlife.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Retired police officer selected as new chair of Maine Republican Party
Jim Deyermond of Sanford was selected as the next chair of the Maine GOP, and Scott Rocknak was picked as party vice chair in elections over the weekend.
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Skowhegan River Park still on track despite permitting delays
Organizers had hoped to have permits by the end of 2024, but construction could start this year.
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Police use of Maine’s yellow flag law spiked in final months of 2024
Gun reform advocates are aiming to force a red flag law referendum that they say would better protect society against gun violence.
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Denmark approves minor updates to strengthen water extraction ordinance amid drought
The amendment is weaker than what water advocates hoped for and comes one month after Poland Spring’s parent company merged with a rival.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine looks to battery storage for electrical power, but who would own it is unclear
CMP and Versant have argued that energy storage should not be considered generation, and that they should be able to own and control such projects.
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SUV collides with Maine DOT plow truck in Skowhegan, police say
Mary Fournier, 53, was driving on the wrong side of Canaan Road in Skowhegan when the collision occurred, according to officials.