A logging company’s tree harvester hit a rock and sparked the blaze.
2020
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Unanimous approval of Augusta superintendent’s contract takes place without an audience
The meeting, which was open to the public, was not available on a livestreamed feed, either online or on CTV-7. Board Chairperson Ed Hastings said that was because the Capital Area Technical Center location was not set up for livestreaming.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Incumbent Bellows faces challenge from Hallowell Mayor Walker for Maine Senate
Mark Walker, the Republican mayor of a largely liberal city, is opposing Democratic state Sen. Shenna Bellows, a two-term incumbent from Manchester, for the District 14 seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Maine Republicans make last-ditch attack on ranked-choice presidential tally
The Maine Republican Party is asking the state supreme court to put on hold its ruling that allowed ranked-choice voting, so the party can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cape Elizabeth agrees to clear record of student suspended for posting note about rape
The lawsuit settlement, still subject to court approval, would expunge the suspension from Aela Mansmann’s school record.
Posted inUncategorized
Dover-Foxcroft police chief arrested and charged in domestic assault
Officials say a Maine police chief has been arrested for allegedly attempting to strangle a woman with whom he was having an affair.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Mnuchin, Powell back jobless aid and small-business loans
With the prospects for any new federal aid package appearing dim, members of the Senate Banking Committee press both officials about appropriated money not yet spent.
Posted inElection 2020
Colleen Madigan, Maine House 110
Social media accounts Facebook: Colleen Madigan for Maine House Occupation: Social worker Education: M.S.W. – Boston College Graduate School of Social Work; B.A. William Paterson College Community Organizations: Eagle Scout Review Board Personal information (hobbies, etc.): Knitting, reading, gardening Family status: Married Years in the Legislature: Maine House of Representatives, four years; Maine State Senate, […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Model Hadid, musician Malik welcome baby girl
She has become one of the world’s most in-demand models and he was the first to leave One Direction to strike out as a solo artist.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Portrait by Renaissance master expected to fetch $80 million
Botticelli’s painting of a nobleman in ‘Young Man Holding a Roundel’ is the highlight of a Sotheby’s auction in New York in January.