Some cities said they do not anticipate any immediate changes in response to Friday’s ruling, including in Augusta.
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Harris acknowledges Biden had ‘slow start’ in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears
Vice President Kamala Harris said the contrast between the president and Donald Trump ultimately has to be on Biden’s performance in office, rather than in one debate.
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Photos: Like father, like daughter, 2 generations run the trails in Augusta
Scout Boudreau was only 19 months old in 2011 when her father completed a 5K trail run at Bond Brook Recreation Area while pushing her in a stroller. This week, she returned to complete the course under her own power.
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EPA funds secured to help prevent China Lake algae blooms
A 10-year project is planned to improve water quality in China Lake, which supplies drinking water to tens of thousands of people.
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New Augusta group to make plan to help homeless, better coordinate city resources
A facilitator hopes to have strategic plan in about seven months to more efficiently and effectively help homeless people in the Augusta area.
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At 88, Dresden’s newest first selectman says he’s just getting started
Gary Getchell decided to run for local office so people had options when voting. Now he’s ready to serve.
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Acadia National Park to electrify its bus fleet with $23 million federal grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation granted Downeast Transportation Inc. the funding to buy 23 electric buses.
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Bingham plywood mill moves closer to opening with promise of 110 jobs for economically challenged region
Charlie Martin has been working to open Maine Plywood USA in the small Somerset County town, investing millions to manufacture a product in the U.S. that now is largely imported.
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Pollution curbs, noncompete bans put at risk by Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling
The court’s decision to undercut the ability of administrative agencies to interpret vague laws also casts a long shadow over efforts to online privacy laws, approvals of some drugs and net neutrality.
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Body of New Hampshire man recovered from Bar Harbor cove
Authorities were alerted about 20-year-old Gregory Taylor after an eyewitness reported seeing a swimmer in distress.