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Friday, January 17, 2020 at 1 pm

 

Jackman school hasn’t had a snow day in three years


The promise of a snow day is the best part of winter storms for many Maine students. At one school in Jackman, the kids know that wishing for a cancellation is futile.
 
 
 

WEX will relocate 1,000 workers to Scarborough Downs


WEX said Thursday that it plans to relocate its remaining South Portland operations to a 200,000-square-foot employment center at The Downs in Scarborough by spring 2022.
 
 
 

Corinna man sentenced for stealing $100,000 of housemate’s retirement


Lloyd A. Burnham Jr., 44, admitted that he stole the money and used it to buy drugs while he was living with the victim at his home in Corinna.
 
 
 

Hampden man allegedly brought loaded gun into Portland International Jetport


The man, who was not identified, had a 9 mm handgun loaded with 12 bullets in his backpack when he attempted to pass through a checkpoint, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
 
 
 

Maine Democrats will roll out new child care legislation today


Any proposed solution is likely to carry a price tag that could be tough for Democratic lawmakers to swing in an election year with conservatives who have argued that existing child care regulations are overly burdensome.
 
 
 

Tractor-trailer overturns on snowy road in Franklin County


A tractor-trailer hauling a load of logs overturned in Freeman Township when the driver lost traction on a snowy road, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
 
 
 

Police reveal new evidence in Long Island serial killings with Maine victim


The investigation into the killings of 11 people, including a 22-year-old from Scarborough, has failed to turn up a suspect in the nine years since the first bodies were found.
 
 
 

UMaine senior scores 36 with his parents watching for 1st time in 5 years


Sergio El Darwich erupted for a career-high 36 points to go with 10 assists and nine rebounds as UMaine outlasted UMass Lowell 104-98 in overtime.
 
 
 

Busy ice fishing derby season set to begin


Anglers never really need an extra excuse to go fishing, but today, John Holyoke has a couple of added incentives, just in case.
 
 
 

New pier will ensure public access to Owls Head’s harbor


Richard Carver talks about a soon-to-be constructed $400,000 municipal pier that will ensure the public has access to the town’s harbor for generations to come.
 
 
 

One of Maine’s oldest nurseries is expanding out of state


The owner of O’Donal’s Nursery in Gorham has purchased a garden center in New Hampshire that he said will allow him to expand his business in Mount Washington Valley, where demand for trees and shrubs is high.
 
 
 

Controversial speaker’s cancellation shows UMaine GOP club’s growing tension with university


The cancellation of a controversial speaker’s appearance at a South Portland hotel this week marked the latest example of the University of Maine College Republicans club butting heads with its university in recent months.
 
 
 

Former UMaine baseball coach writes book about leadership skills


Former UMaine baseball coach Steve Trimper, now the fourth-year head coach at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, has added author to his list of accomplishments.
 
 
 

Orono playwright makes quarterfinals for screenwriting competition


“The Dogs Pond” focuses on the story of six men, most of whom are war veterans, who get together for a weekend at camp.
 
 
 

Utilities commission to open investigation into CMP winter disconnection policies


Maine's Public Utilities Commission is opening an investigation into Central Maine Power’s winter disconnection policies.
 
 
 

Waterville fire chief condemns apparent ‘white power’ hand gesture in official department photo


Waterville’s fire chief on Thursday said it was “completely unacceptable” that a firefighter appeared to make a hand gesture associated with white power in an official department photo.
 
 
 

Maine’s Susan Collins has highest disapproval rating of any senator in national survey


A national survey released Thursday found U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine had the highest disapproval rating of any senator in 2019’s last quarter as she enters a campaign for a fifth term in which she is one of national Democrats’ top targets.
 
 
 

State gives green light to Dover-Foxcroft hospital’s merger with Northern Light


State regulators have cleared the way for Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft to join Northern Light Health, the Brewer-based health system that includes nine other hospitals stretching from Portland to Presque Isle.
 
 
 

Final words before Belfast officials deliberate on contentious fish farm


Emotions ran high as people who felt strongly about Nordic Aquafarms shared their hopes and fears with the Belfast Planning Board about the company’s plans to construct a $500 million land-based salmon fish farm near the Little River.
 
 
 

Man injured after trying to throw sandwich board through Bangor bar’s window


Deng Rag, 35, was charged with criminal mischief for attempting to break a front window at Nocturnem Draft Haus.
 
 

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