LEWISTON — A campaign supporting the controversial proposal for a new hydropower transmission line through Maine was rolled out here Tuesday, a day before state regulators are scheduled to host their final public hearing on the project, which has drawn opposition from hundreds of residents. The project, known as New England Clean Energy Connect, would bring […]
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Lewiston police investigate report of gunshot during fight
LEWISTON — Police are investigating a report of a gunshot during an altercation involving up to 20 people Monday night near the Lincoln Street boat launch. There was no indication anyone had been shot, and no injuries requiring medical treatment were reported. The call came in just after 8:30 p.m. Police had not confirmed Tuesday night […]
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St. Lawrence University pressured to rescind honorary degree awarded to Susan Collins
Maine Sen. Susan Collins continues to receive pushback for her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh — this time from alumni and faculty of her alma mater, St. Lawrence University. According to a CBS News report, more than 1,800 alumni and dozens of faculty members at the small liberal arts university in New York have […]
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High winds, downed lines close Wilton transfer station
WILTON — The transfer station on Munson Road is closed today, Oct. 16, and may need to be closed tomorrow after power lines to the building were severed by two snapped poles and downed trees due to high winds overnight. Town Manager Rhonda Irish said Lucas Tree is already onsite cutting trees. She is hoping the […]
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Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, dies
SEATTLE (AP) — Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist, technology investor and owner of several professional sports teams, has died. He was 65. He died Monday in Seattle, according to his company Vulcan Inc. Earlier this month Allen announced that the non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that […]
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Debates loom this week as race heats up in 1st District
The race to represent Maine in the 1st Congressional District has heated up in recent weeks with more advertising, stinging rhetoric and upcoming debates. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is trying to fend off two challengers, independent Martin Grohman and Republican Mark Holbrook, to defend her seat in Congress. The North Haven Democrat has held the […]
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Artist made famous on Facebook devotes life to moose poop
SOMERVILLE — The world must need moose turds right now. Since a video of Mary Winchenbach peddling her moose turd art at the Common Ground Fair went viral three weeks ago, Winchenbach and her homespun wares have been featured on television and radio across the country and as far away as Ireland. The video of […]
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Residents express few concerns at public hearing on Farmington solar project
FARMINGTON — Few residents expressed concerns at a public hearing Monday night on a proposed 77-megawatt solar farm that would be built off U.S. Route 2, and one resident spoke in favor of the project. “I’m just concerned how I’m going to be impacted,” said Scott Cook, who lives on Maple Avenue. The road connects […]
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Sen. Collins' decision was sensible
Sen. Susan Collins came to the only logical and sensible decision as it pertained to Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Christine Blasey Ford did not have any evidence to substantiate her claims; her four witnesses could not corroborate her story — one of whom was her best friend. None of them had any memory or recollection of […]
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Nobel or no, vitamins don't treat the common cold
DEAR DR. ROACH: I cannot believe you would talk people out of vitamins as the flu season is approaching. You have some nerve to not quote studies to back up your false premises. Have you never heard of Dr. Linus Pauling? He got the Nobel Prize. — H.R. ANSWER: Dr. Linus Pauling won the Nobel […]