The board also reviewed plans for a 37-unit, low-income apartment building on King Street and an 89-room hotel at the corner of Armory and Industrial roads.
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Republican lawmakers plan to campaign on electric vehicle mandate this fall
Legislators say the unelected Board of Environmental Protection should not be entrusted to make such a major decision.
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Massachusetts lobstermen drop lawsuit against aquarium that told people not to eat lobster
Four lobstermen had sought $75,000 in damages for disparagement of their aquaculture product and interference with their proprietary rights.
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Jay man dies in Canton crash
The vehicle crossed the center line on Canton Point Road and struck another vehicle.
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Jay board gives support for $30 million Maine trail bond
The Maine trails bond would be dispersed in grant form to nonprofits, municipalities and other divisions of government to strengthen communities, the economy and the quality of life, according to Natural Resources Council of Maine.
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Photos: Visitors flock to Augusta to learn about agriculture, food systems
The Maine Department of Agriculture’s annual trade show got underway Tuesday at the Augusta Civic Center. A winter storm delayed the start of the second day of programming to noon on Wednesday. All photos by Joe Phelan.
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Central Mainers brace for wet storm that threatens 50 mph wind gusts
Forecasters said the combination of wet, heavy snow, followed by a changeover to rain and strong winds, could lead to power outages and flooding across the region.
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Firefighters knock down Richmond chimney fire in frigid weather
To stave off disasters, fire officials urge residents to have their chimneys cleaned and inspected annually.
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Norridgewock fire department begins new year under leadership of 2 longtime firefighters
Todd Pineo, who has been with the department since 1995, officially took over as chief, while Daryl Wyman, also a veteran department member, was hired for an administrator position.
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Sen. King visits Middle East, joins call to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza
The independent from Maine joined a bipartisan delegation on a four-day tour of the Middle East, including a lengthy meeting with the Israeli prime minister.