All 6 of the party’s leaders in the 132nd Legislature represent communities within 26 miles of Portland, opening Democrats to criticism from Republicans for not representing the whole state.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, New England
Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less fish
America ate a little bit less seafood in 2022, as per capita consumption fell about 3% to 19.8 pounds in 2022, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s ‘Fisheries of the United States’ report.
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Posted inMaine, News
Wilton to replace galvanized drinking water pipes at 10 properties
The Water Department has no records that the pipes were never connected to lead pipes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Biddeford man sentenced to more than 4 years for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Christopher Maurer, 47, pleaded guilty in July to felony-level charges for assaulting police with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sugarloaf Mountain looks for earlier start to seasons with additional snowmaking upgrades
Warmer temperatures and lack of precipitation force ski resorts to make snow; plan ahead to maximize winter season.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
U.S. nearly doubles number of temporary work visas, giving hope to Maine hospitality industry
Maine’s hotels and restaurants are always looking for available employees and will welcome the additional workers with H-2B visas, an industry spokeswoman said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
No suspect identified yet in hit-and-run that injured Gardiner woman
Gardiner resident Angelique Binns was struck and seriously injured while walking along River Road in Chelsea on Nov. 6, but law enforcement has not been able to identify a suspect.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Fast-moving fire destroys home in Gardiner on Sunday night
The Brunswick Avenue rental home is a total loss, and a bearded dragon died in the fire.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hannaford back online, but questions remain about cybersecurity issue
The grocery store did not say whether customer data was affected.
Posted inColumns, Feature Obituary, Maine, News, Obituaries
Stan Eames, longtime Kennebec Journal editor, remembered for civility, dignity in the newsroom
Eames, who grew up in Hallowell, died Nov. 5. He was 83.