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Roe ‘settled’ law? Justices’ earlier assurances now in doubt

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Maine Sen. Susan Collins was among those assured, during his confirmation to the Supreme Court, that Brett Kavanaugh considered a woman’s right to an abortion to be ‘settled law,’ yet this week he suggested the court could upend that.

USM to start search for new president

by Associated Press December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

The university system said it plans to interview finalists in March and pick the new president by April to replace Glenn Cummings.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Maine

Christmas Tree farms see success again this year

by Emily Duggan December 3, 2021December 5, 2021

After the record-breaking year in sales last year, Christmas tree farms in central Maine are off to a steady start the second weekend in.

Nation & World

Maxwell jury to see video of notorious Epstein home

by Associated Press December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Jurors at the sex-abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell are expected to see a law enforcement videotape of the Florida estate where prosecutors say she and financier Jeffrey Epstein exploited underage victims.

News

Postal service truck delivering mail goes up in flames in Wilton

by Donna M. Perry December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

The truck shorted out under the dashboard, and the truck caught fire, according to fire rescue Chief Sonny Dunham.

Nation & World, News

Parents of Michigan suspect are charged with involuntary manslaughter in school shooting

by COREY WILLIAMS and ED WHITE Associated Press December 3, 2021December 4, 2021

A prosecutor says James and Jennifer Crumbley made a gun available to their 15-year-old son and resisted removing him from school when they were summoned there hours before he used the gun to kill 4 and wound 7 others.

Community, Morning Sentinel

Waterville Junior High School recognizes honor students

December 3, 2021November 29, 2021

Waterville Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Allison Amuso, Alex Arp, Anthony Arp, Brynn Coelho, Claire Cooley, Gaby Donovan, Kyanne Fidler, Andrea Gunter, Hannah Gurney-McLaughlin, Brooklyn Hart and Wyatt Jones. Also, Kierra Kelley-Standish, Roa Klepach, Adam […]