With $1,000 in donations so far, the Conlin family hopes their efforts will show Ukrainians they are not alone.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
State agency ‘dismayed’ that plans moving forward to discontinue water service to Moscow
The Office of the Public Advocate in a letter this week to the state Public Utilities Commission expressed concern that the PUC is allowing the Bingham Water District to stop water service next week to people in Moscow because of a dispute over an unpaid $24,000 bill.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Former Augusta mental health worker sentenced for sexual abuse of client
Wayne O. Draper, 57, of Pittston pleads no contest to Class D misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual contact and unlawful sexual touching.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tech sector leads stocks lower as inflation remains high
Economists say the latest inflation report will keep the Fed on track for rapid and potentially sharp increases in interest rates in upcoming months.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
A taste of summer on tap this weekend
Get ready for the first summery beach day of the year this Saturday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Landmark building that was a relic of Waterville’s past turns to rubble
Work crews on Wednesday began demolishing the former John Martin’s Manor on College Avenue to make way for housing that will feature townhouse-style apartments.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Litchfield residents petition town to hold vote on animal shelter contract
Residents collected 224 signatures — 173 are required — to have the question included June 18 on the Town Meeting warrant.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Director Wim Wenders making a film about fancy public restrooms in Japan
The hero of the renowned German director’s movie will be a sanitation worker who cleans the toilets, seeing his job as a craft and a service for the people.
Posted inNation & World
South Carolina man dies burying woman he strangled, police say
Deputies said it appeared he was nearly done filling the grave of his girlfriend when he set the shovel down, walked away and collapsed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Kari Morissette, director of Church of Safe Injection, dead at 33
In announcing Morissette’s passing, peers described her as “a fierce advocate and friend to people who use drugs, fighting for their health, rights and dignity.”