The number of highway deaths in 2020 was the greatest in more than a decade even though cars and trucks drove fewer miles during the pandemic.
Amber Carter
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Tree-cutting resumes on energy corridor after hiatus to protect endangered bats
The New England Clean Energy Connect was able to resume construction beginning as early as Sunday.
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Word on the Street: Floating patios get beautified as downtown Augusta efforts ramp up
Making ‘a little oasis and a very inviting space’ has been the aim with sidewalk floating patios, according to the Augusta Downtown Alliance director.
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Maine lobster industry willing to do its part to help conserve right whales, but to an extent
The lobster industry is prepared to do its part to conserve the whales, but a near complete risk reduction would require a total overhaul of the fishery, said Patrice McCarron, executive director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association.
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Word on the Street: What’s the scoop in Hallowell?
The Local Scoop just opened this year, but they already have made their mark downtown.
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Lack of late-winter snow and dry spring raises concerns about another drought in New England
In Maine, the number of forest fires is ahead of last year, with 163 fires having destroyed 122 acres, said Jim Britt, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Maine proposal promises jobs, education for veterans
Lawmakers are considering a proposal designed to make sure veterans in the state have access to more jobs and educational resources.
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Maine to increase amount of moose hunting permits this season to 3,480
Biologists: More moose hunting will reduce ticks, help herd.
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Cod fishing season to reopen in Gulf of Maine while regulators consider industry’s future
Cod fishing was once the backbone of the New England economy, but the fishery collapsed after years of overfishing and is vulnerable to environmental changes.