Governor issues civil state of emergency for all but two counties; CMP says restoring power could take days.
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Photos: Santas ski Sunday River slopes on Sunday
Santa’s helpers took the day off on Sunday with a few hundred of the jolly ol’ elves hitting the slopes. Photos taken by Robert F. Bukaty of The Associated Press.
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Hiker rescued after rainy night in western Maine
The hiker had fallen in the rain and injured his back when he slid into a tree. He refused treatment and went to a New Hampshire hotel.
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Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months
But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.
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State lawmakers consider removing size limits on open-pit metal mines
The current three-acre limit prohibits the mining of a lithium deposit in Newry that could be worth over $1 billion.
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Couple hoping to mine Newry lithium deposit urge lawmakers to clarify state mining laws
The couple requests lawmakers ‘restore’ a state law so the deposit would be regulated under quarrying regulations, which are much less stringent.
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Real estate broker’s dream or nightmare: no inventory here either
Thousands of acres of land, but few houses or condos available for sale.
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Housing squeeze remains a challenge for Sunday River Ski Resort
How to house and transport 1,200 employees in an already tight housing market.
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3,200 skiers per hour: Sunday River to debut 8-person chairlift
Improvements to Kansas trail among upgrades for 2022-2023 season.
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Mud, beer and a very steep climb: Sunday River hosts Tough Mountain challenge
Contestants climb rock walls, crawl through muddy water underneath barbed wire, and run past 12 low-energy/high-velocity snow guns just to complete this intimidating challenge.