AUGUSTA — Two environmental groups said Tuesday that Gov. Paul LePage is again withholding voter-approved bonds that are earmarked for conservation projects in the Land for Maine’s Future program. The Maine Coast Heritage Trust and The Nature Conservancy issued a statement Tuesday in which they accused LePage of refusing to authorize borrowing $11.47 million from Land […]
Russell Black
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Black hoping for several committee assignments
WILTON — Prior to the election, House District 114’s Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, said he hopes to serve on several committees when the 127th Maine Legislature convenes Dec. 3. “After serving two terms in the Maine House, I know what it will take to get the job done,” he previously said. Attempts to reach Black […]
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Wilton farm prepares for Maine Maple Sunday
WILTON — The maple syrup business is booming despite the slow sap flow this spring. The Maine maple syrup industry has a lot of potential, state Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, said Monday as he expanded the system of lines on his Wilton farm and prepare for Sunday’s celebration of Maine Maple Sunday. For the Black […]
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Black elected VP of board
FARMINGTON — A story published on Page B3 of the Franklin edition Friday should have said Russell Black was elected vice president of the Farmington Farmers Union board of directors. The information was incorrectly reported.