By the afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service said snowfall had ended for most of Maine, save for Down East.
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All American Airlines flights briefly grounded on heavy holiday travel day
The FAA briefly ordered all of the airline’s flights grounded in the U.S. – including in and out of the Portland jetport – just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive.
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Area students earn collegiate recognition
Students were named to presidents, dean’s and honors lists, and were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Agricultural Trades Show returns to Augusta in January
AUGUSTA — The 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show is set to return to the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Sunday through Tuesday, Jan. 14-16, 2025. With free admission, this event is open to the public and provides a platform for learning, networking and hands-on experiences. Doors open daily at 9 a.m. Hosted by the […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine wreath-makers ring in the holiday season with balsam fir tradition
Maine produces millions of wreaths per year thanks to its abundant pine trees, which some farmers trim for a second source of income.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Marden’s bargain hunters relish 60 years of fabulous finds
Founded in Fairfield in 1964, the surplus and salvage chain with 13 stores across Maine has been selling good stuff cheap for 6 decades.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Advocates cheer possible end of genetically modified salmon
After the FDA reassessed its approval of a genetically modified salmon, a company behind the project announced this month that it will cease fish farming.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System board says it won’t consider divesting from Israel
The board of trustees decided not to take up 6 student demands that included divesting from Israeli companies and cutting academic ties with the country.
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With minimal snowfall, is a white Christmas is coming to Maine? Sort of.
By Wednesday, snow of up to 2 or 3 inches that fell the previous day will still be around, though it may be a bit less white.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Deadly 2021 Augusta shooting reviewed by panel
The Maine Deadly Force Review Panel’s report on the fatal shooting of Dustin Paradis recommends police access to less lethal munitions.