The Board of Appeals reviewed testimony and documents submitted at its December meeting, and expects to continue its deliberations over a stop work order issued last summer at the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Pit.
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Groups to double Maine scholarship funding for trades, manufacturing
Nearly $100,000 will be provided for scholarships to Maine high schools and employers in skilled trades and the manufacturing sector.
PUC seeks to counter misinformation about CMP bill payment deferral policy
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has neither ended a policy allowing Central Maine Power customers to defer payment on a portion of disputed bills nor stopped working to resolve complaints.
Farmingdale man kills fox that attacked him Tuesday
John Compagna was not bitten in an incident Tuesday morning, when he battered a gray fox to death with a shovel after it attacked him.
Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree object to Trump plan to restrict work permits for asylum seekers
In separate filings, the Democrats say the proposal would hurt asylum seekers and businesses, and put a strain on social service agencies and local governments.
Maine will double its rebate on certain heat pumps for homeowners
Rebates from the Efficiency Maine trust will increase from $500 to $1,000 for the first heat pump installed in a home if it meets the criteria for high performance and efficiency.
Portland restaurateurs to open new steak and oyster spot in downtown Brunswick
From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring.
Topsham medical marijuana caregivers seek town licenses for store, more cultivation
Rick Chiaravelotti and Kristie Small have applied for a license to open a medical marijuana store called Higher Living in their building at 605 Lewiston Road, which could be the last store allowed in Topsham under current rules.
Bath Iron Works begins construction on ship named for war hero
The future USS John Basilone is one of five vessels under construction at the Bath shipyard.
Newport couple dismissed divorce 3 weeks before wife’s death
Anielka Allen had submitted a handwritten statement withdrawing the divorce petition a week after filing it, agreeing to marriage counseling, according to court records.