Jeffrey Smart, 48, was charged and released Tuesday after investigators say he was under the influence when he struck other cars.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop Public Schools to increase substitute teacher pay to be more competitive
Effective Nov. 29, Winthrop is set to boost the daily wage for substitute teachers to $110 from $90 to attract more candidates, putting the pay more in line with surrounding districts.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Divided House moves toward approval of Democrats’ sweeping social, climate bill
Passage of the bill, which was delayed by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, would send it to the Senate, where it would certainly face significant changes.
Posted inNation & World
Judge tosses convictions of 2 men in killing of Malcolm X in 1965
Prosecutors and the men’s lawyers said a renewed investigation found new evidence that the men were not involved with the killing and determined that authorities withheld some of what they knew.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lobstermen must start removing gear to save whales, federal regulators say
New rules make roughly 950 square miles in the Gulf of Maine essentially off limits to lobster fishing from October through January.
Posted inNation & World
Oklahoma governor commutes Julius Jones’ death sentence
His sentence is now life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 1999 shooting death of businessman Paul Howell during a carjacking.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Eleven defendants plead not guilty to charges in a marijuana, money laundering conspiracy
An attorney for Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who is said to be the ring leader, plans to file a preliminary injunction in the case.
Posted inNation & World
Space station remains at high risk from debris from Russian weapons test
NASA and the State Department have condemned the missile strike, saying it also puts satellites and China’s space station at risk.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Caravan of Caring offers area outreach programs
The following is a summary of Caravan of Caring outreach programs as of Nov. 9. Kennebec Behavioral Health, 1-888-322-2136: Provides services to youth, adults, and families experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, emotional difficulties, or behavioral challenges. Is able to provide services to patients who do not have insurance or those who do have insurance, […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
CVS Health to close hundreds of drugstores nationwide
The company said it will close about 300 stores a year for the next three years, but didn’t say which stores.