New England reportedly signs Corey Coleman and Bennie Fowler.
September 2018
Posted inMaine
Winslow hires new fire chief
Ronald “Ronnie” Rodriguez, a battalion chief for Fairfax County Fire & Rescue in Virginia, will start working Monday at the Winslow Fire Department, according to Town Manager Michael Heavener.
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Posted inNation & World
China tightens online religious activity rules
Anyone who wants to provide religious instruction online must apply by name and be judged morally fit and reliable, according to a government agency.
Posted inArt, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Art project aims to illuminate Kennebec River with fire
Wesserunsett Arts and Main Street Skowhegan are collaborating on a project to place sculptures in the river that will double as fire braziers from the Great Eddy to other towns along the river as a tourist attraction and source of pride.
Posted inNation & World
Elizabeth Smart outraged 1 of her kidnappers to be freed
Wanda Barzee pleaded guilty to kidnapping Smart and helping keep her captive for nine months before the then-teenager was found and rescued.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Assault charges against Biddeford school board member prompt policy review
Superintendent Jeremy Ray declines to comment on the charges against Dennis Anglea, a member of the board.
Posted inMaine
Augusta councilors to consider core values, food sovereignty
Councilor Eric Lind thinks the ‘good group of people on the council’ could develop standards to guide future city leaders.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Hallowell takes next step toward retail marijuana, downtown busking
Councilors approved first readings of ordinances regulating marijuana retailers and live artistic performances.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Convicted pharmacy robber charged in recent Augusta Walgreens heist
Dylan Karczewski, 25, of Augusta, previously served prison time for robbing an Augusta Rite Aid in October 2012 and is now accused of stealing narcotic medication on Sunday from the Walgreens pharmacy.
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Community Compass: Plastic bag ban would make a difference in Waterville
Voting yes on Question 1 in November would take millions of plastic bags out of the waste stream.