6 years ago
The way Maine foods are packaged will likely have to change by 2021
Under legislation approved by lawmakers Thursday, most uses of polystyrene food containers will be banned in Maine after Jan. 1, 2021.
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6 years ago
Maine woman pleads not guilty to sending Susan Collins threatening mail
The Burlington woman accused of sending a threatening letter to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ Bangor home last fall pleaded not guilty Thursday to one count of mailing threatening communications.
6 years ago
First American Folk Festival acts include a surf rock band that wears wrestling masks
The 15th annual American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, set for Aug. 23-25, will feature several new genres for the event, including a surf rock band that wears Mexican wrestling masks during their performances.
6 years ago
Shrinking high school population poses a challenge for reclassifying sports teams
Changing demographics and a shrinking high school population have challenged organizers within the Maine Principals’ Association.
6 years ago
Maine earns high marks for safety and environment but economy still lags, study says
Maine’s gross domestic product lagged the nation, but beat New England, according to an annual assessment of the state’s economic health that was released Wednesday.
6 years ago
Emera Maine is withdrawing its request for a rate increase
Emera Maine said Tuesday it is withdrawing its request with state regulators to increase its distribution rate amid a bid to sell the utility to a western Canadian firm.
6 years ago
State issues draft fee structure, rules for recreational marijuana industry
Just two days after marijuana enthusiasts celebrated their favorite vice on 4/20, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy posted draft rules for the state’s coming regulated cannabis market.
6 years ago
2 new Stephen King works to be adapted for the screen
There are two more additions to the seemingly never-ending stream of Stephen King works being adapted into movies and TV series, both announced last week.
6 years ago
House subpoena for Mueller report escalates investigation
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena Friday for special counsel’s Robert Mueller’s report as Congress escalates its investigation of President Donald Trump.
6 years ago
Maine company to ship new river power system to Alaska
ORPC Inc., a Portland-based company that designs and sells turbines that use river or ocean water to generate energy, on Wednesday unveiled its first commercial system for use on rivers.
