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Saturday, January 4, 2020

Ragged Mountain is a breathtaking snowshoe in more ways than one


Named after the “ragged,” fractured rocks on its ridge and steep sides, the mountain lies just south of the Camden Hills, straddling the Camden-Rockport border.
 

Maine virtual charter school’s vote for union is in limbo after challenge before labor board


Staff at one of Maine’s two virtual charter schools voted to join a teachers’ union last year, but that election result is in limbo after a challenge to four of the 16 ballots cast.
 

Fearless freshman from Luxembourg stays in attack mode for UMaine women’s basketball team


The freshman guard has made an immediate impact for an injury-ravaged team that must get the most out of its healthy players to have a successful season.
 

Record number of Atlantic salmon eggs reported in Washington County river last year


A record number of Atlantic salmon eggs were laid in the East Machias River last year, an indication that an eight-year effort to restore the endangered species in the river is paying off.
 

The life and legacy of Ruth Gray


Ruth Gray, a local philanthropist and descendant of George A. Gray who helped start the Old Town Canoe Co., died Saturday at the age of 103.
 

Fired NHL coach Montgomery checks into alcohol abuse program


“Losing my job last month was a wake-up call. I let the team’s front office, staff and players down. More importantly, I let my wife and family down," former Stars coach Jim Montgomery said.
 

Biologist reminds anglers of new rules on 2 northern waters


Ice anglers planning to fish a pair of northern waters will be fishing under new rules this year, according to a fisheries report from regional fisheries biologist Tim Obrey.
 

Police: 2 people killed in Route 1 crash in Washington County


Two people died Friday after a Ford Explorer they were riding in collided with a tractor-trailer on Route 1 in Columbia, according to police.
 

As Presque Isle threat remains unsolved, hundreds of students stay home


One day after a threat to Presque Isle High School sent students home early, hundreds opted not to attend classes in SAD 1 schools on Friday.
 

Foxcroft Academy dismisses boys basketball coach


Foxcroft Academy boys varsity basketball coach Tyler Erickson was dismissed from that post Friday, according to head of school Arnold Shorey.
 

Bangor Fire Chief Cammack remembered as mentor and ‘a force to be reckoned with’


Coworkers and friends on Friday remembered former Bangor Fire Chief Jeffrey Cammack for a lifetime of dedication to the city’s fire department.
 

Country band Lady Antebellum to make 4th appearance in Bangor this June


Waterfront Concerts announced the fourth concert of its 2020 season at the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion on Friday.
 

Portland Press Herald owner to stop printing Monday editions for 4 of 5 papers in March


Part of an effort to save staff jobs, the move reflects larger pressures facing journalism and the newspaper industry.
 

Maine’s congressional delegation says US killing of top Iran general risks escalating tensions


Iran vowed "harsh retaliation" for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad's airport that killed a top Iranian general who had been the architect of its interventions across the Middle East, as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing.
 

Father injured in Standish crash that killed son has died


Officials say Owen’s father, 51-year-old Vincent Oates, died Thursday night at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
 

This midcoast health coach might have the secret to sticking to your New Year’s goals


For many people, the start of January means trading out Christmas cookies, festive parties and other holiday indulgences for New Year’s resolutions to eat better and lose weight.
 

Weekend storm to hit Maine with another round of snow


Snow is on the way for Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
 

This Waldo County nonprofit helped keep 130 homes warm with wood last year


It took a lot of work and help from a small army of people, but the volunteer-run, nonprofit Woodshed has grown from giving out just 20 cords of wood in its first winter to 170 cords last year.
 

MPA suspends championships for Unified basketball citing overemphasis on competitiveness


The major reason for the move is the increasing competitiveness within the traditional playoff format, particularly since the state championship gold ball has been at stake during the sport’s first five years in Maine.
 

Salmon group plans to remove defunct hydropower station on Down East river


A fish habitat preservation group is removing an old hydropower station straddling the Dennys River in Washington County so more alewives and Atlantic salmon can make their way upstream into Meddybemps Lake.
 

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