The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on Biden’s priorities.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Hall of Famer Richard Seymour has high praise for Patriots DL Christian Barmore
Barmore had 48 quarterback pressures last season as a rookie and came to camp determined to improve.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.
Posted inMaine
Photos: Fireworks light up the night sky over the Great Eddy wrapping up Skowhegan’s River Fest
Central Maine Pyrotechnics provided the show over the Kennebec River as Dinner In The Park wraps up Saturday. All proceeds from the popular dinner go to revitalization projects for the city of Skowhegan. Photos by Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World
Cease-fire between Israel, Palestinians takes effect in Gaza
The Egyptian-brokered cease-fire took effect at 11:30 p.m.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Canaan man, 34, killed in motorcycle crash Saturday evening, deputy says
Nicholas Davis died on Tuttle Road in Canaan after his Harley-Davidson collided head-on with a Subaru Forester driven by Keiana Paradis, 24, of Norridgewock, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inBusiness
Arkansas court asked to put recreational cannabis measure on ballot
A state panel rejected the ballot question even though it had enough signatures to qualify.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville, Colby College to engage in second phase of planning for downtown area
Colby to fund planning process by contributing at least $180,000, according to City Manager Steve Daly.
Posted inCommunity
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in August
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. • Friday, […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Sex offender’s victims wonder if he was involved in Sarah Cherry’s killing
David Guffey lived up the road from the home where the 12-year-old was babysitting at the time of her abduction.