6 years ago
Maine National Guard promotes new second-in-command
The Maine Army National Guard held ceremonies Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, to promote and install a new second-in-command.
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6 years ago
Governor directs flags to half staff to honor Firefighter Captain Joel Barnes
Following the release last night, Feb. 4, of the details regarding the public service for Maine firefighter Captain Joel Barnes of Berwick, Gov. Janet Mills today directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Sunday, March 10, 2019, the day of the funeral services.
6 years ago
Researchers, state officials discuss hemp growing potential, challenges at conference
Farmers, researchers and state officials got together during a March 1 conference in Presque Isle to discuss the potential benefits and challenges of growing industrial hemp for grain and fiber crops.
6 years ago
Southern Aroostook girls win second straight D title
The Southern Aroostook High School Warriors from Dyer Brook captured their second straight Class D schoolgirl basketball championship with an impressive 55-30 victory over Greenville at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Saturday afternoon.
6 years ago
DeVeau on Judiciary Committee
State Rep. John DeVeau (R-Caribou) will serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.
6 years ago
FDA warns Canadian drug distributor about sending ‘unsafe’ drugs to US
The Food and Drug Administration issued an unusual warning letter Thursday to a Canadian drug distributor, contending the company has sent “unapproved” and “misbranded” drugs to consumers in the United States, jeopardizing their safety.
6 years ago
Legislators plan town hall on priorities
State Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will host a town hall meeting in Fort Kent on Friday, March 1, to lay out priorities for the next two years.
6 years ago
MSP chief, senator discuss info sharing
U.S. Senator Susan Collins recently met with Col. John Cote, chief of the Maine State Police, in her Washington, D.C., office to discuss the importance of the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) program.
6 years ago
Rural Mainers say development changes in North Woods could harm their communities
Many of Maine’s struggling former mill towns are trying to shape their economic futures.
6 years ago
Maine attorney general warns of calls from Medicare scammers
Maine’s attorney general is warning residents about fraudulent calls from people claiming to represent Medicare.
