BELFAST (AP) — A Norwegian firm says it has bought land in Maine that it intends to use to build one of the world’s largest land-based salmon farms. Nordic Aquafarms says it has signed an agreement to buy 40 acres on the outskirts of Belfast. It says the initial project phase will include a $150 […]
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Maine lawmakers advance bill to stop sex offenders from photographing youths, posting images
AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by an Augusta state legislator that would make it illegal for registered sex offenders to photograph minors in public and post those images online has cleared its first hurdle. Rep. Matthew Pouliot, R-Augusta, said the bill received unanimous approval from the Legislative Council to move forward. Pouliot, who introduced the […]
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Paul LePage says long-delayed opioid antidote rules don’t need his OK
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage said Monday he is opposed to a new law that allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription because it gives people as young as 18 access to the overdose antidote. LePage also told a New England Cable News reporter that rules for the new law developed by the Maine […]
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Some Maine lawmakers push to delay legalization of pot sales
AUGUSTA (AP) — Republican House Leader Ken Fredette is calling for the delay of recreational marijuana sales in Maine until next year, or until lawmakers approve needed regulations. A ban on retail pot sales technically lifts Thursday, but the state hasn’t set up a way for marijuana retailers to get the required licenses. Meanwhile, the […]
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Student going to state competition
American Legion Post 31 sent one winner in the American Legion Oratorical Contest to the state level. Bilal Hussein, a senior at Edward Little High School, is shown below receiving awards at Post 31 with Post Commander Calvin Hunter, Service Officer Bettyann Sheats and Post Historian Pauline St. Pierre. Balil moved forward to win the […]
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Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro not running for governor, but criticizes candidates
Isgro said he considered his family and the city when making a decision, but lashed out at those who are running, calling them ‘custodians of decline.’ WATERVILLE — Mayor Nick Isgro announced Monday that he will not run for governor, saying he considered the weight of a campaign and its impact on his roles as […]
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Couple in Dysart’s viral video gives SNL’s spoof a thumbs up
Will Ferrell and Kate McKinnon on Saturday parodied the outtakes video of the regulars flubbing their lines that went viral in 2012. Jack and Sonya Palmer of Hermon have millions of YouTube fans, free coffee for life and, this weekend, got to see themselves portrayed by actors on national TV. All because they could not […]
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Signatures delivered for referendum to guarantee home care for Maine seniors and disabled
AUGUSTA (AP) — Organizers of a referendum to guarantee access to home care for the disabled and seniors in Maine say they have collected enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The “Homecare for All” referendum was submitted to the secretary of state’s office on Friday. The referendum is backed by a coalition of […]
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Gas prices still climbing in northern New England
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices are increasing in northern New England. GasBuddy’s daily survey of gas outlets says the price has risen 4 cents per gallon in Maine in the last week, averaging $2.61. The price in New Hampshire went up 3.1 cents to an average of $2.53 a gallon. Vermont’s price increased 2.8 […]
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Davis leads Red Claws past Nets
PORTLAND — Trey Davis scored 31 points to lead the Maine Red Claws to a 109-100 G League victory over the Long Island Nets Sunday afternoon before a sellout crowd of 2,417 at the Portland Expo. L.J. Peak added 20 points for the Claws (16-15), who saw a 13-point second-half lead evaporate in the fourth […]