Bryan Kaenrath, 39, is to begin work July 31 as the top administrator in Waterville after the City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to hire him for a five-year term.
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Pine Tree Amendment would enshrine a constitutional right to a clean environment
Supporters say it would give Mainers legal standing on issues such as PFAS and mining, but critics say it is too vague and would lead to endless litigation.
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Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 10, 11
Competitions will be held in Saco, Yarmouth, Skowhegan, Waldoboro, Rockport, Brewer, Millinocket and Bar Harbor.
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Man and woman arrested after standoff with police at Saco hotel
They said they had taken hallucinogenic drugs and had barricaded themselves in a hotel room with a 7-year-old child and a dog. Both are charged with endangering the welfare of a child, police said.
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Traffic sting yields dozens of hands-free law violations – and one for Zoom meeting
The Biddeford Police Department conducted the special enforcement on four occasions over over the last month. Chief Roger Beaupre said they will continue, from time to time.
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As heating costs soar, Mainers worry about the price of warmth
Oil costs are at record highs, electricity rates are increasing and temperatures are dropping. The result could be a crisis for Maine residents this winter.
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Maine seaweed company bids for more growth, signs deal with business backed by celebrity chef
Atlantic Sea Farms hopes to raise $3.5 million one year after opening a new processing facility in Biddeford.
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Pandemic shortages limit OUI arrests, but numbers still climb
The number of OUI arrests has jumped dramatically in some southern Maine communities, a trend public safety officials say traces back to the pandemic.
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Scout troops attend Leave No Trace Trainer course in Rhode Island
Representatives from Scouting Troops in Camden, Saco and Pittsfield attended a Leave No Trace Trainer course Sept. 10-11 in Rockville, Rhode Island. “Matthew, Heidi, Ryan and I went to Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island to take part in Scouting’s Leave No Trace Trainer course so we can bring the valuable training course to our local […]
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Biotechnology now employs nearly 10,000 workers in Maine
An industry report said jobs with life sciences companies in the state have an average salary of more than $100,000.