There is growing concern that a proliferation of wind turbines to feed the demand for renewable energy is jeopardizing golden eagle populations.
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Biden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with Republicans
Biden and McCarthy tasked a handful of representatives to try and close out a final deal, with negotiations beginning late Tuesday.
Former pro baseball manager has become prolific restaurateur, now with Westbrook sports bar
Since 2016, Alex Markakis and his partner have launched local restaurants and bars at an impressive pace. And at 31, he’s just getting started.
UMaine System grad students say they’re underpaid, look to unionize
Organizers of the University of Maine Graduate Workers Union want to remedy what they say are poor pay and benefits, and say their peers at similar schools are compensated more fairly.
Work on NECEC transmission line may begin again soon
The Department of Environmental Protection has lifted a stop-work order on the stalled power line project, which is backed by Central Maine Power affiliates.
Backers of paid family leave in Maine have high hopes for new bill’s prospects
Details of the legislation were released Tuesday and a public hearing is slated for May 25.
Haddock is overfished off New England, regulators say, as they cut quotas
However, numerous fishermen say the assessment of a decline in the stock doesn’t match what they’re seeing on the water, where haddock appear to them to be plentiful.
Executives blame panicked depositors for bank failures, but senators blame them
A number of senators faulted the heads for failing to guard against the impact of rising interest rates.
McCarthy says debt ceiling deal possible this week as Biden cuts short upcoming foreign trip
The president and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are trying to strike a budget deal before the U.S. Treasury runs out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills, which could occur as soon as June 1.
Portland moves up in top 10 ‘Best Places to Live’
U.S. News & World Report said the city’s national ranking reflects its charm, ‘do it yourself spirit,’ access to recreation and a variety of living settings.