Good morning. Temperatures will be in the high 50s throughout the state.
Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.
A decision limiting access to seaweed has renewed a debate over access to the shore
–In March, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled that harvesters must have property owners’ permission to cut seaweed above the low-tide line in front of shorefront property. The decision has resulted in a flurry of legislative proposals now being floated at the State House aimed at boosting public access to the intertidal zone.
No guarantee $1 billion CMP line will deliver new energy, Massachusetts AG warns
–While Maine continues to debate the potential environmental impacts of Central Maine Power Co.’s proposed 145-mile transmission line, the Massachusetts attorney general and environmental groups have warned the contracts that would govern power sold over a completed line could undermine the state’s attempt to bring new amounts of clean, renewable power into New England.
Bucksport’s planning board has approved a plan to add streets to the downtown area
–Bucksport and a private developer will begin extending two streets this summer as part of a plan to reduce traffic and create more commercial and residential development downtown.
This Old Town senior is one of 161 students in the nation to earn this prestigious award
–Last Tuesday, Emma Hargreaves, 18, was taking an AP Physics exam when an important email landed in her inbox. After the exam, she got in her car, turned her phone on and started giggling with excitement when she saw the message. She had been named a 2019 U.S Presidential Scholar.
55 years ago, this pitcher from Brewer was UMaine’s College World Series hero
–On Saturday, the Black Bears will honor Brewer attorney Joe Ferris by including him on its Wall of Legends. He was named the Most Outstanding Player in the 1964 College World Series.
John Bapst has torn down an old building to make way for a new gym
–John Bapst High School’s first expansion in almost a century is one step closer to starting, after a contractor on Tuesday tore down the old Jewish Community Center building at the corner of French and Somerset streets. Starting in the next couple months, school officials hope to start the construction of a new, $3.5 million gymnasium and fitness center on that site, near the main school building on Broadway.
Do this: Prepare for fiddlehead season
–It’s that time of year: fiddlehead season. Here’s a breakdown of everything that you need to know to make the most of the short season, from knowing what and when to pick to cooking them properly. Plus, here’s a recipe for a garlicky fiddlehead risotto.
In other news…
Maine
Father of Ayla Reynolds responds to wrongful death lawsuit
Portland group raises funds for bronze statue of great black hawk
Belfast driver who crashed his truck into a house cuts plea deal, will seek treatment
Bangor
How 1 Mainer was jailed for sleeping in the wrong place, while another accused of murder walked free
Orrington votes for sheriff’s deputies to patrol the town instead of local police officers
Bangor police find 11-year-old girl who went missing
Business
Maine regulators OK $158M for energy efficiency, but environmental group says it comes up short
Maine farmers fear trickle-down pain from Chinese tariffs
Politics
Opponents of Central Maine Power’s $1 billion hydro project claim a legislative victory
What Janet Mills’ proposed budget changes tell us about her governing strategy
Maine passes bill for hearings on citizen initiatives
Opinion
Restrictive abortion laws are part of strategy to challenge Roe v. Wade
Bioproducts are an important part of Maine’s economic future
Sports
Red Sox triumph over the Rockies in extra innings
Tuukka Rask’s roll has Bruins a win away from Stanley Cup Final
Hampden edges Bangor for eighth straight baseball victory
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