The proposed salmon-raising facility in Belfast got a setback when the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a ruling that sorts out who owns a parcel of intertidal land.
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Higher fines for violating hands-free driving law attract fans, key detractors
Though a state police lieutenant says more needs to be known about the existing law’s effectiveness, supporters of increasing the fine to $500 say the current $50 penalty for handling a cellphone while driving fails as a deterrent.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Work to begin soon on replacing bridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta
Construction on the bridge to replace the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between the Augusta Fire Department headquarters and downtown, is expected to start this month and take about a year.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
School librarians fight legislation to ban books considered obscene
A bill to make public schools subject to Maine’s anti-obscenity law has inspired librarians to organize to protect access to books and other materials.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim
The Freeport-based retailer is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging the company falsely promoted some of its foul-weather footwear.
Posted inLocal & State
Former Maine man facing prison in Michigan is now accused of faking a robbery in Virginia
Chester Dunican faces several new charges after allegedly shooting himself this month and falsely reporting that he was robbed.
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Two-car crash in Woolwich results in serious injuries, sheriff cites dangerous driving
Two cars collided head-on when one driver attempted to pass another vehicle in the snow on Route 127 in Woolwich early Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Jared Golden pushes for Ukraine to get F-16s soon
Maine’s 2nd District Democrat is leading a bipartisan effort to convince President Biden to deliver modern fighters to counter Russia.
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Talbot Ross among Black leaders honored at White House ceremony
Maine House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, was one of five Black house speakers honored at the event.
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Increased pay has bolstered ranks of attorneys representing indigent clients
But the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services says that the pay increase needs to be extended beyond this summer and that more needs to be done to stabilize the program and meet the state’s constitutional obligations.