Earlier in the week, police identified 2 of the other passengers and both pilots.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
As Maine feels the affordability crunch, here are lawmakers’ plans to ease the burden
Democrats have offered a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs, while Republicans are pushing to bring Maine into line with new federal tax policies.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police: Tomhegan man who threatened ‘shootout’ arrested peacefully after standoff
The Maine State Police tactical team was called to assist the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office due to threats the man was reportedly making.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News, Politics
Is Maine considering a law to require annual registration of lawnmowers? | Fact brief
A widely shared image on Facebook claims that Gov. Janet Mills sponsored an act to require $38 fees and registration stickers.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Climate superfund bill is an impractical choice for Maine | Opinion
Similar laws in Vermont and New York are already facing a widening array of legal challenges.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Susan Collins’ stance on ICE tactics is puzzling | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins was afraid when someone wrote in chalk on the sidewalk in front of her home. It is hard to square that with her tolerance of the tactics of ICE that include physical assault and execution. I agree with her that illegal immigration needs to be addressed. It must be done though following the […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Somerset County commissioners deny paved road access for ATV riders in The Forks
The debate, which began in September, underscored officials’ desire to balance economic development and public safety.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Annual Pond Hockey Classic preparations underway for Friday kick-off in Oakland
Workers set up for the fundraiser for Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville at Camp Tracy.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Wrong to challenge support for a still-recovering Lewiston | Steve Collins
Those disputing the allocation of funding donated in response to the 2023 mass shooting are taking a narrow view of how a community begins to heal.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
ICE is damaging to health care in Maine | Letter
Living in fear is not the way life should be.