The FBI has been investigating whether any of the rioters had plotted to kidnap members of Congress and hold them hostage.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News
Woman accused of OUI, assaulting officer after accident in Jay
The vehicle driven by Crystal McNeil ended up in a ditch.
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Posted inNation & World
More than $500,000 in Bitcoin sent from France to far-right groups in U.S.
Researchers say a French computer programmer sent the money in December to several groups, including some involved in last week’s riot in Washington.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Controversial power project gets final permit, but CMP may have to wait for construction to start
A federal appeals court called a halt to some work pending further review of a legal case brought by foes of the hydropower transmission line through western Maine.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine colleges will expand COVID-19 testing for spring semester
The University of Maine System announces a move to weekly testing for all in-person staff and students as some private colleges also plan for more rigorous screening.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-, Readfield-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Prekindergarten students at Hall-Dale and Readfield elementary schools are attending class remotely Friday.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Wind and rain at the coast, snow in the mountains on Saturday
Elevation plays a huge role in this forecast. Umbrellas are highly recommended through the day.
Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos Jan. 8-15, 2021
Here are some of our favorite photos from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel from the past week.
Posted inMaine, News
Vaccine expansion plagued by uncertain supply, as COVID-19 cases remain high
It’s unclear when Maine will be able to obtain more doses and accelerate its efforts to vaccinate older residents, even as major health care networks make plans for vaccine clinics.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police charge Brunswick man with crashing airport gate, striking plane
According to police, some time on Jan. 13 or 14, a vehicle crashed through a gate striking the nose of a plane parked on the tarmac at the airport located in Brunswick Landing.