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Published
February 2, 2022

Freeport considers fossil fuel divestment following 2021 Maine legislation

According to Town Manager Peter Joseph, Freeport's investment reserves total about $7.7 million, though it's unclear what percentage of that is in fossil fuel.
Published
February 2, 2022

Bowdoinham’s solar project edges closer to going live

The town's select board will vote Feb. 8 on an agreement that would allow ReVision Energy to install the solar array on the public works building.
Published
February 2, 2022

Freeport man who killed Scarborough farmer found not responsible by reason of insanity

Quinton Hanna, who went on a violent rampage in 2019, will be transferred to the Riverview Psychiatric Center. The judge says he is unlikely to be released soon – if ever.
Published
February 2, 2022

Midcoast sexual assault advocacy group saw more clients in 2021, but worries still more are underserved

The pandemic has had an impact on how clients can reach out for help and how the group can reach them, the executive director says.
Published
February 2, 2022

Maine CDC ending contact tracing for COVID-19 during omicron wave

COVID-19 hospitalizations decreased again Wednesday and are down 21% since the January peak.

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Published
February 2, 2022

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter

Thousands of people gathered at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn.
Published
February 1, 2022

Brunswick café raises over $30K for longtime staff member after life-threatening surgery

The funds will help Sandy Arsenault, a 13-year employee of Wild Oats Cafe & Bakery, pay for medical bills, physical therapy and living expenses after undergoing several major surgeries last month.
Published
February 1, 2022

Topsham might see an increase in vehicle renewal, registration fees

The tax office is proposing the town raise the fees by $2, which could lead to a nearly $19,000 increase in revenue for the town where at least 9,000 vehicles are registered annually.
Published
February 1, 2022

Lawsuit against Bath museum over schooner capsizing heads to negotiations

Maine Maritime Museum's sailing vessel Mary E capsized last summer, leading to suits from passengers claiming the museum was culpable for physical and mental injuries.
Published
February 1, 2022

Maine reports 13 more deaths from COVID-19 while hospitalizations decrease

In another metric used to measure pandemic conditions, wastewater testing in Yarmouth and Portland continues to show a downward trend.