The snowmobile season across northern New England is finally kicking into gear thanks to last week’s snowstorm that dumped more than a foot of snow.
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More people at home, and dying from fires, in pandemic
The state fire marshal says the pandemic played a role in helping to push the state’s fire deaths to the highest level since 2014.
Rolling blackouts possible this winter, regional grid warns
Rolling blackouts may hit New England if there’s an extended cold snap this winter.
Penobscots don’t want ancestors’ scalping to be whitewashed
Most Americans know about atrocities endured by Native Americans after the arrival of European settlers — wars, disease, stolen land.
Report: Maine Guard failed to address sex abuse in ranks
A newspaper reports that sexual assault cases have spiked in the Maine National Guard and that there has been a tepid response from leaders.
Massachusetts science museum opens exhibit on vaccines
A Massachusetts science museum has opened an exhibit on the very topical subject of vaccines
Memorial service honors life, legacy of former Central Maine Power executive David Flanagan
Hundreds of people have turned out to honor the life and legacy of David Flanagan
Power line campaign is most expensive in Maine history
Mainers are wading into uncharted territory in a battle over a 145-mile electricity transmission line
Sen. Angus King backs plan to make sure corporations pay taxes
Maine’s independent senator has joined with Democrats on a proposal to stop large corporations from avoiding federal taxes
Aquaculture operation wins lawsuit in Belfast
Nordic Aquafarms has won a court battle over ownership of a disputed mudflat that’s critical to the company’s $500 million aquaculture project