The truck was delivering bottled water from Poland Spring’s plant in Kingfield, police said.
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Trump team questioning civil servants about their loyalty
Removal of foreign policy and national security experts could deprive Trump’s team of expertise and institutional knowledge at a time when the U.S. is grappling with challenges in Ukraine, the Mideast and beyond.
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Posted inNew England
Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire, other states
NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. — An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations and tourist attractions, feature towers, tunnels, archways and caves, all created by growing, harvesting and arranging thousands of icicles and then blasting them with sprinklers. […]
Posted inNation & World
Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast
The National Weather Service is warning of a ‘particularly dangerous situation,’ with sustained winds of up to 40 mph and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan River Park still on track despite permitting delays
Organizers had hoped to have permits by the end of 2024, but construction could start this year.
Posted inLocal & State
Police use of Maine’s yellow flag law spiked in final months of 2024
Gun reform advocates are aiming to force a red flag law referendum that they say would better protect society against gun violence.
Posted inLocal & State
Denmark approves minor updates to strengthen water extraction ordinance amid drought
The amendment is weaker than what water advocates hoped for and comes one month after Poland Spring’s parent company merged with a rival.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine looks to battery storage for electrical power, but who would own it is unclear
CMP and Versant have argued that energy storage should not be considered generation, and that they should be able to own and control such projects.
Posted inLocal & State, News
SUV collides with Maine DOT plow truck in Skowhegan, police say
Mary Fournier, 53, was driving on the wrong side of Canaan Road in Skowhegan when the collision occurred, according to officials.