The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to terminate billions nationwide in already-awarded grants designed to offer solar energy to low-income communities.
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Clinton man sentenced to 7 years for shooting woman in neck
Initially charged with attempted murder, Andrew L. Fertig pleaded guilty to lesser charges Wednesday.
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Skowhegan State Fair opens Thursday
The fair is the nation’s oldest consecutively running agricultural fair.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Skowhegan River Park secures final permits
The next hurdle for the long-planned project aimed at revitalizing the downtown by bringing paddling sports and other recreation is raising more money.
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Man, 91, dies from injuries in golf cart crash in North Anson
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said no charges are expected against the driver of the truck who crashed into the golf cart.
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Chellie Pingree among House Democrats urging U.S. to recognize Palestinian state
A spokesperson for Rep. Jared Golden said the 2nd District Democrat would not sign the letter, and places the onus on Israel and Palestine to ‘resolve their differences.’
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Piscataquis County Jail flagged for serious health risks, inconsistent record-keeping
Sheriff Robert Young says the Dover-Foxcroft facility is on track to fix the issues of noncompliance that the Maine Department of Corrections raised in a recent inspection.
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Readfield man in critical condition after motorcycle crash in Winthrop
Keith Anderson, 28, was driving his motorcycle south on Route 133 when a car made a left turn from the northbound lane in front of him.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Former state worker and environmental advocate launches independent run for Maine governor
John Glowa Sr., of South China, is among more than a dozen candidates vying to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
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Maine Capitol Police chief placed on leave following arrest
Matthew Clancy, arrested Friday for assaulting an officer during a late-night scuffle Friday in Hallowell, was also stopped in Waterville in 2023 for appearing intoxicated in his parked truck.