Gun reform advocates are aiming to force a red flag law referendum that they say would better protect society against gun violence.
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Denmark approves minor updates to strengthen water extraction ordinance amid drought
The amendment is weaker than what water advocates hoped for and comes one month after Poland Spring’s parent company merged with a rival.
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Maine looks to battery storage for electrical power, but who would own it is unclear
CMP and Versant have argued that energy storage should not be considered generation, and that they should be able to own and control such projects.
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SUV collides with Maine DOT plow truck in Skowhegan, police say
Mary Fournier, 53, was driving on the wrong side of Canaan Road in Skowhegan when the collision occurred, according to officials.
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How to say goodbye to a beloved friend – your pet
As society’s attitudes evolve about pets, experts in Maine and nationally say it’s important to grieve and mourn them fully, as with any loss.
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How the pandemic ‘sugar high’ led to Maine’s budget crunch
The days of eye-popping revenue growth are over, and lawmakers face a gap of $450 million in the next budget cycle.
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PFAS in Maine can travel from stream to ski trail through snowmaking
Harmful and persistent forever chemicals that accumulate in some water bodies can be sprayed onto slopes by machine, but the extent of the risk is unknown.
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One firefighter injured in fire at Farmington business, home
The fire caused significant damage to the property where Siegler Stringed Instruments operates out of in Farmington.
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Waterville art class teaches students how to 3D print their own tools
The class, taught by local artist Misha Oraa Ali, introduced some art students to 3D technology for the first time.