The bill would have prohibited landowners who use foreign loggers from utilizing Maine’s popular Tree Growth Tax program.
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Eastern Maine Med nurses authorize strike
More than 800 unionized nurses have been operating without a contract since the end of September.
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UMaine exceeds $150M fundraising goal
The money is aimed at scholarships, faculty resources, and paying for capital construction and renovation projects.
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Clinton, Winslow, Waterville, Oakland police logs, arrests
Fights, thefts, vehicle accident
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MaineGeneral hospital approved in Augusta
AUGUSTA – MaineGeneral Medical Center’s planned new regional hospital in north Augusta won approval from the Planning Board late Tuesday night.
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MLB: Price outpitches Lester, sinks Sox
BOSTON — David Price outpitched Jon Lester and the Tampa Bay Rays broke a tie with Boston for the worst record in the American League with a 3-2 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
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SNAPSHOT: Clear machine
Wally Tardiff, of Hollywood Custom Rides, cleans up a front end loader in the parking lot of the Augusta Civic Center as people prepare for the National Association of Women In Construction Expo that opens there today and runs through tomorrow.
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Kennebec Ice Arena demolition under way
Cianbro workers commence razing the Kennebec Ice Arena in Hallowell Tuesday morning. The 40-year-old rink is being demolished after its collapse in early March. Management still hopes to build a new facility, according to part owner Rosy Santerre. The rink’s remains are expected to be demolished and removed in three weeks.
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Winthrop, Fayette schools working to finalize budgets
The Fayette School Committee has arrived at a final budget proposal.
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City planners delay action on expanded convenience store
AUGUSTA — Planners delayed action on a proposal to bring a larger convenience store to a controversial spot which sits between busy Western Avenue and a neighborhood of historic homes after residents expressed concern the bigger store could have a bigger impact on their neighborhood.