Under the American Rescue Plan Act, Kennebec County will get $23.7 million to help recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021
Posted inNation & World
Aid flows a bit more quickly into Haiti, but challenges remain after quake
Haiti’s entrenched poverty, insecurity and lack of basic infrastructure are posing huge challenges to helping the victims of a powerful weekend earthquake
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Flailing Red Sox offense not getting manager’s message
Boston’s 31% swing rate on pitches outside of the zone is the worst among all 30 teams.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
New development with 6 condos coming to Hallowell
The $2.5 million project will include six units, each with four bedrooms, two decks, a garage and more than 2,500 square feet of living area.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Republican state senator ends candidacy for Congress, backs Poliquin
The Presque Isle Republican threw his support behind Bruce Poliquin’s bid to regain the 2nd District seat he lost in 2018.
Posted inMaine
Passenger jet makes emergency landing at Portland airport
An American Airlines spokesperson said the plane had a ‘mechanical issue’ and the pilot landed out of an abundance of caution.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland-based RSU 18 adopts mask requirements in schools after some parents shout concerns
School district adopts policy Wednesday night as superintendent says practices could be reevaluated at every board meeting, as COVID-19 pandemic conditions change.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Saco police looking for suspicious man who approached woman, girls
In 1 of the 2 incidents, police say, a man got out of a car, pulled a rope or cord from his trunk and approached 2 girls.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Saints alter season ticket refund policy amid scrutiny
Fans need masks and proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours before a Saints game, to attend. Now fans have a chance to get a refund.
Posted inMaine, News
Sen. King tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines at home
The senator’s office said Angus King tested positive in Maine, a day after he began feeling feverish.