The business he launched 57 years ago has led the construction of schools and multifamily housing projects throughout the state.
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Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine
While the population explosion of browntail moths didn’t happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
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Former Val Halla golf pro sues Cumberland, alleging age discrimination
Fired as a golf pro, Gary Rees, 78, says “I was told I was (too) old for the job.”
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Trial starts for former jail guard who crashed into family’s car, killing 9-year-old
Kenneth Morang, 64, was charged with manslaughter in the death of Raelynn Bell in 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Summit Natural Gas request for higher rates has some Mainers fuming, questioning
A decade since the company came to the state, enthusiasm for the energy provider has been dampened by high costs and slow service expansion.
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Water at Cumberland park where 2 dogs were fatally sickened test negative for toxic algae
It’s still not clear what sickened 3 dogs, 2 of them fatally, after they swam at Twin Brooks in Cumberland last week.
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Toxic algae bloom suspected in dog deaths at Cumberland recreation area
State scientists are testing the water for a toxic blue-green algae bloom at Twin Brook after tests showed 2 dogs had algae-related toxicity after swimming there Aug. 21.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Cumberland estate of Dr. Oz’s wife becomes Senate campaign fodder in Pennsylvania
The Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor’s opponent has run ads attacking him for being unable to remember how many homes his family owns.
Posted inSports
Maine sees a spike in youth golfers: ‘It’s really not a high-class sport anymore’
Youth on Course, a program that allows junior golfers to play a round for just $5, is helping to attract kids to the sport.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summit proposes rate increase of up to 200% for gas customers in Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate opposes the proposed seven-year rate plan, which would hike the average natural gas bill by 16% in the first year.