Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Madison officials consider changes to how Sheriff’s Office covers town
Town’s Select Board met last month with Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster to discuss a restructuring plan, but the board decided against making a decision in the middle of the fiscal year.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County grand jury indicts 30
One of those indicted Wednesday was Kayla Blake, 33, of Etna, who was charged with terrorizing after authorities say she called in bomb threats at a Puritan facility where her boyfriend worked as a way to spend more time with him.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Man accused of burglarizing a Legion hall, camp and business station in Franklin County
John L. Raymond, 34, of Lang Township is charged with three counts each of burglary, theft.
Posted inSports
Women’s tennis tour suspends China events over concern about Peng Shuai’s safety
Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam champion, accused a former high-ranking government official in that country of sexual assault.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
After shutdown order, power line crews work to stabilize corridor for uncertain future
No one knows the future of the New England Clean Energy Connect, Maine’s most controversial energy project in a generation.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
The vaccinated adult returned to California on Nov. 22 after a trip to South Africa and tested positive Monday.
Posted inMaine, News
UMaine to establish farm-to-school institute
Federal funding will help pay for the new institute to connect schools in the state with locally grown food and help educate rural students about nutrition.
Posted inNation & World, News
Judge orders boy charged in Michigan school shooting moved to county jail
Ethan Crumbley, 15, is being held without bond, as a fourth student dies.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Liz Soares: A glimmer of happiness
Unexpected ordeal while in the hospital offers lessons outside of ordinary existence, Liz Soares writes.