7 years ago
Maine lowers fines on speeding tickets
Maine drivers will see lower fines on their speeding tickets starting Monday.
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7 years ago
Trump planning emergency aid to farmers affected by tariffs
The Trump administration readied a plan Tuesday to send billions in emergency aid to farmers who have been caught in the crossfire of President Donald Trump’s trade disputes with China and other U.S. trading partners.
7 years ago
New electricity shopping sites mislead customers, watchdog warns
In a private electricity industry that’s bilked at least $77 million from Maine residential customers, new entrants are trying to sell on something lacking: trust.
7 years ago
Maine growers can now get their cannabis certified ‘clean’
When Nicholas Morton decided to start growing medical marijuana for his own use and to sell, he knew he wanted to produce a product free of synthetic chemicals or additives.
7 years ago
Public can train to become children’s advocates
The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program will hold fall training for volunteer advocates on Aug. 14-17, 2018, in the Augusta area.
7 years ago
‘Dry Water’ helps keep boaters safe
In the wake of the nationwide law enforcement campaign to curb drinking and boating, the results of Operation Dry Water in Maine are now in.
7 years ago
Judge imposes maximum sentence on man who stalked ex-wife from Houlton
A federal judge Thursday rejected recommendations from a prosecutor and defense attorney and sentenced a former Maine man to five years in federal prison, the maximum term of imprisonment for stalking.
7 years ago
Equality Maine seeks support for 2nd Annual Dine OUT campaign
Equality Maine, which supports and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Maine, is holding its second annual Dine OUT for Equality on Aug. 22.
7 years ago
Lack of rain impacting Maine crops
Farmers across the state are looking to the skies in hopes that more rain will help their crops of blueberries, cranberries and potatoes.
7 years ago
Maine university system picks Eliot Cutler’s successor for workforce project
The University of Maine System has tapped one of its former trustees to lead the push to create a new center to quickly meet the ever-changing workforce needs and boost economic development.
