The former special counsel declared that Russian election interference is one of the greatest challenges to democracy that he had encountered in his career.
2019
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville school board gives final OK to $24.9 million budget
Board members voted 6-1 on the figure at a meeting Monday night, wrapping up the city’s budget process for the year after City Council approval of municipal and school spending.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police locate vehicle likely involved in hit-and-run that killed skateboarder
Portland police will examine the white sedan for evidence linking it to the July 10 hit-and-run that killed 25-year-old Wayne Harwood.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund
The Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill ensuring that a victims’ compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Conviction in Maine killing violated double-jeopardy clause, court rules
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court tells a judge to limit the conviction of a New York man to one charge and issue a new sentence.
Posted inBusiness
Maine home sales down, prices up in June
Sales of existing single-family homes in Maine fell by 7 percent in June from a year earlier, but the median sale price of homes increased by 5 percent.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Livermore Falls man accused of underage sex assault seeks bail change to allow him to live with children
Anthony J. Mecham was arrested in May and charged with gross sexual assault involving a girl younger than 12.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Utilities watchdog calls for regulators to pause CMP rate case
The Public Advocate’s Office is asking the Maine PUC to stay CMP’s rate case until questions about billing and management accountability are settled.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Roof torn off Cape Cod hotel as high winds, tornado strike
The storms broke the heat in the Northeast and Midwest.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Watch: ‘Joker,’ ‘Hustlers,’ Tom Hanks’ Mr. Rogers pic selected for Toronto film festival
The festival kicks off Sept. 5.