Upgrades include a new informational kiosk that now stands at the trailhead.
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Posted inNation & World
International court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials
Though the practical implications could be limited, the decision turns the Israeli prime minister and others into internationally wanted suspects and could further complicate cease-fire negotiations.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of U.S. House
Maine lawmaker urges Congress to consider adding more House members and a host of other changes aimed at reducing partisan fervor.
Posted inMaine, News
Key takeaways from Maine’s new climate action plan
The updated plan to be released Thursday sets new targets for energy efficiency and aims to ensure that all Maine residents benefit from the state’s responses to climate change.
Posted inNation & World
Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons in South Carolina lake
‘I’m asking that you please, deny her (Susan) parole today, and hopefully in the future,’ David Smith, Susan’s ex-husband said.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate rejects Sanders’ effort to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths
The Vermont lawmaker, supported by a small group of Democrats and independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, sought to put legislation up for a Senate vote that would block the sale of some weapons to Israel.
Posted inBusiness, New England
New England states’ renewable energy push blasted as too costly by free-market advocates
Clean energy supporters and environmentalists pushed back, calling the conservative groups’ conclusions inaccurate and misleading.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Maine Family Planning tours central Maine with mobile medical unit
Maine Family Planning, via its new Health on Wheels van, has been touring the Lewiston-to-Bangor stretch, stopping in towns and cities in between, to provide on-the-spot reproductive health services like wound care, screenings, birth control and HIV prevention.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Shooting leaves one dead in Lincoln
Local police officers responded to a report of a shooting Wednesday morning and discovered the victim’s body.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County commissioners, staff tour new emergency operations center being built
The building is expected to be completed next spring.