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Maine resolves timber harvesting violations in coastal area
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s forestry department said Monday it has entered into an agreement with a forester to resolve harvesting violations in the state.
Community rallies around local band after equipment, supplies stolen
After a police report failed to find the culprit they started a go-fund-me page.
Maine Senate approves plan to expand career, tech education
The bill would create a 20-member task force charged with examining the advantages of establishing a comprehensive four-year high school career and technical education program for Maine students.
Maine ferry service to replace vessel with low emission tech
It says the replacement vessel will use a diesel electric hybrid propulsion system instead of a conventional diesel mechanical propulsion system.
Two hotels to stop housing homeless following complaints
City officials said they’re working with state officials to identify new emergency shelter space for the nearly 300 people currently being sheltered at the hotels.
$28M to expand broadband to thousands in rural Maine
The delegation says the funding will grow broadband access to almost 15,000 residents of the state.
Home in Cumberland destroyed by a fire Saturday afternoon
A home in Cumberland is a total loss after a fire Saturday Afternoon. The State Fire Marshall will investigate
Man charged with beating toddler, encouraging him to fight
Authorities say the 23-year-old Carmel man beat the boy after allegedly telling the child “to fight like you’ve never fought before” and tell his mother they were playing.
Pittsfield man killed in armed police standoff
Police were at the scene of a standoff in Pittsfield on Friday.
Skier suffers minor injuries when lift cabin falls 10 feet
A Maine ski resort said a teenage skier suffered minor injuries when a ski lift cabin fell due to a gust of wind.