A regulatory agency responsible for the water supply of more than 13 million people in four states has voted to permanently ban natural gas drilling and fracking in the watershed.
February 2021
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
‘I’ve proudly advocated for this bill for years, and I’m thrilled to see it pass the House today,’ said Rep. Chellie Pingree, 1st District, who is vice chair of the House LGBTQ Caucus.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop’s Bailey Library introduces kiosk for curbside services
The library building is now closed to the public, but curbside pickup is available to those who order materials online or by telephone.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville youth center offering new mentorship program to help kids amid pandemic stresses
The new program at the Alfond Youth & Community Center is searching for more volunteer mentors before starting up this spring.
Posted inNation & World
Capitol assault much bigger than intel suggested, acting chief testifies
The acting U.S. Capitol Police chief said police didn’t have enough intelligence to predict the violent insurrection that resulted in 5 deaths, and they prepared for trouble but not an invasion.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Morse girls basketball coach Jeannine Paradis setting the standard
Rebuilding program is a priority — and so, too, is empowering her players.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston forgoing in-person Town Meeting, to conduct referendum budget vote
The town is planning a Zoom public hearing at 1 p.m. Saturday to address the 2021 spending plan and answer questions about the voting process this year.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins fall apart in third period, get routed by Islanders
Boston gives up five goals in the last 20 minutes and loses 7-2, falling to 0-3 against New York.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Republicans form wall of opposition to Democrats’ virus relief package
Democratic leaders were poised to push the sweeping package through the House on Friday, and hope the Senate, where changes are likely, will act quickly.