Opponents say the operation would be devastating for marine and coastal habitats.
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Livermore Falls man pleads guilty to robbery, kidnapping and theft in Farmington home invasion
Jeromy C. Merchant, 44, also pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Searsport construction worker killed in crash while working in Orland
Charles Resh, 24, died at a hospital Tuesday after he was hit while directing traffic on Acadia Highway.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Waterville man to serve 18 months on domestic violence charges from Winslow incident
Damian W. Chamberlain, 29, who grabbed a woman by the neck and wrestled her to the ground during an argument in June, also pled guilty to contacting the victim in violation of his bail conditions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Watch: Religious leaders hold Augusta memorial for victims as first anniversary approaches of Lewiston mass shooting
A dozen religious leaders gathered Tuesday near the Maine State House to read passages and pray for the victims and families impacted by last October’s deadly shooting in Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. job openings rise to 8 million as labor market remains sturdy
But the number of Americans quitting their jobs – a sign of confidence in their job prospects – slid to the lowest level since August 2020.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Judge grants families of Lewiston shooting victims access to gunman’s medical records
A Sagadahoc County probate judge appointed a woman who lost her husband and son in the mass shooting to take over part of the gunman’s estate in order to give her access his military and medical records.
Posted inNation & World
Helene, other storms dumped whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on South
The flood damage from the rain is apocalyptic, meteorologists said. More than 100 people are dead.
Posted inNation & World
Iran fires at least 180 missiles into Israel as regionwide conflict grows
The two countries have fought a shadow war for years, but rarely have they come into direct conflict.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in vice presidential debate
Tuesday’s matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest, giving added weight to anything that can sway voters on the margins.