The practice, while not unique to Maine, exceeded ‘reasonable’ allowances as it diverted $2.6 million away from fishing, hunting and wildlife protection programs.
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Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. to open ninth location in Augusta by fall
The Yarmouth-based chain of brewpubs is testing its quick-service model in Augusta, with pizza, appetizers, bowls and beer available to order at a counter.
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Bowdoinham Community School to open food pantry for students
Bowdoinham Food Pantry has teamed up with the elementary school to open a school market after Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program ended its backpack food assistance program.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Court deals another blow to proposed Belfast fish farm
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a local conservation group had the right to challenge a permit for a controversial aquaculture facility in Belfast. The permit will now return to the city for review.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide
The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Hot and wet weather not expected to dampen blueberry yields
Maine’s wild blueberry growers expect a good season despite early season challenges.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Popular festival returns to Waterville offering plenty of food, music and sun
Taste of Waterville was held downtown Wednesday at Head of Falls along the Kennebec River and an estimated 10,000 people joined in the fun.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former Maine doctor accused of violating federal Controlled Substances Act
Federal investigators say Douglas Jorgensen allowed another person to use his credentials to fill more than 300 prescriptions for highly controlled drugs while Jorgensen was traveling abroad.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills signs executive order to begin creation of a state Office for New Americans
It’s the first step by her administration to create a centralized place to assist the growing number of immigrants coming to Maine.