The panel says law enforcement can require applicants for a concealed weapons permit to show they have a good reason for needing it.
June 2016
Posted inMaine, News
Report: Madison financial outlook stable despite mill closing
A recent credit report listed Madison’s financial outlook as stable despite the loss of the town’s biggest taxpayer and attributed it to a proactive approach by town management.
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Posted inBusiness
Maine Technology Institute awards grants to 5 organizations
The $21,303 in grant money triggers more than $27,000 in matching funds.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec Journal June 9 police log
Augusta area police reports for June 9, 2016.
Posted inMaine, News
Emergency training exercise set for Saturday in Augusta
The event is a ‘full scale rail-hazmat exercise’ that will take place on Dalton Road at Cives Steel and NorthCenter Food Service.
Posted inMaine
Facebook post asking for cards for Bangor teen who spent birthday alone goes viral
Rebecca Lyn hopes social media can help make Hallee Sorenson’s birthday much better this year.
Posted inPolitics
Sanders meets with Obama, promises to work with Clinton
The Vermont senator says he will continue his campaign, but suggests he’s looking to press issues, not win the Democratic nomination.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Solar supporters urge Maine PUC to go slow on new rules
The Public Utilities Commission is expected to begin reviewing the credit system enjoyed by solar energy producers, since the Legislature failed to pass a major solar bill.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
College of art in Portland losing president who led period of growth
Don Tuski, ‘an inspiring leader,’ is leaving for another job after six successful years at MECA.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Four candidates to vie for two seats Tuesday on Skowhegan Board of Selectmen
Incumbent school board members who support keeping the Indians nickname at the high school are seeking re-election unopposed.