George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column ‘What’s Up.’ He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Waterville Democrat faces primary challenge after voting against abortion bills
Rep. Bruce White voted against key measures backed by his party, including a law expanding abortion access later in pregnancy and a proposed constitutional right to abortion. His opponent, Cassie Julia, has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
This company from southern Maine is first in state to offer ‘renewable propane’ for home heating
Waltz & Sons Propane is looking to establish a market for the alternative fuel – which can be used in all propane applications without modifying appliances – even if it starts as a money-loser.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Residents, environmental groups urge federal government to consider removal of Kennebec River dams
About 80 people turned out Tuesday night for a public hearing at Thomas College in Waterville, where many commented on a federal recommendation to relicense four dams on the Kennebec River, between Waterville and Skowhegan.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Climate resilience commission starts work in lucrative port: Stonington
The newly formed panel aims travel around Maine to identify storm-ravaged communities whose needs do not fit neatly into federal disaster relief categories.
Posted inLocal & State, News
More testing needed to identify victims from Monday fire in Hancock County
State police said autopsies were completed but investigators have not yet determined the cause or manner of death.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Former UMaine-Augusta president-elect has collected $350,000 and counting via settlement deal
Michael Laliberte, who withdrew in 2022 as president of the University of Maine at Augusta before ever working a day, has continued to receive $20,000 monthly in a settlement payment from the university system.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
How central Maine farmers help make the state’s PFAS recovery program a success
Central Maine farmers were essential in building what officials say is the first state program in the nation to directly take on so-called ‘forever chemicals.’ Now it’s credited with helping dozens of farms continue operations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fidium Fiber to expand high-speed internet service to Pittsfield area
As part of its expansion across Maine, the company will install new fiber optic lines in the coming months in Pittsfield and surrounding towns, which may lead to disruptions as work is completed.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Girl hospitalized with ‘serious’ injuries after jumping down embankment by Waterville RiverWalk
The incident Monday afternoon came after a police officer responded to a report of ‘an unknown mental health crisis.’