To encourage Mainers to enjoy their outdoor resources and to support a happy, healthy Maine Governor Mills and Commissioner Camuso are enacting the following changes to Maine’s spring turkey hunting season. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) youth days will be Saturday, April 25 and Monday, April 27. On these days, junior hunters […]
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Plasma donation important as ever during coronavirus pandemic
Lewiston center waiting to hear if it will be collecting from those who have recovered from COVID-19.
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Some governors to lift restrictions before meeting health benchmarks, others more cautious
The difference in how governors are responding depends largely on their political party.
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The Latest: Pelosi says no more virus bailouts without aid for state and local governments
The House speaker’s stance puts her in direct conflict with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Docks quiet for now, Maine marinas make plans to stay afloat
Maine’s recreational boating industry entering uncharted waters this season with new rules necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Chesterville approves road project funding
Thursday, April 16, Selectmen approved $33,000 for preliminary work on the Sandy River Road project and maintaining the town office closure through May 7.
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N.C. governor allows NASCAR teams in garages, eyes Coca-Cola 600 on May 24
The state’s stay-at-home order runs through May 4, but NASCAR teams are now allowed to work in their shops, which might pave the way for the resumption of the Cup Series.
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Jared Golden says Congress should stay in session
Lewiston congressman says there’s too much critical work for him to do everything at his kitchen table.
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Lost Season: Oxford Hills’ Wyatt Williamson feels he’s missing out
Although his senior season is canceled, Vikings pitcher/catcher and his “perfect approach” to baseball left a mark.
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Maine fishermen seek relief, new markets to navigate ‘economic disaster’
The industry was largely shut out of the initial federal relief efforts, but advocates hope that is about to change.