Mayor Jay Coelho vetoes council’s 4-3 vote, saying it would put a burden on city residents.
2022
A sign of ransomware growth: Gangs now arbitrate disputes
A new report highlights the growing maturity and specialization of the ransomware market.
Wednesday’s college roundup: UMaine women knock off Albany for sixth straight win
Anne Simon and Alba Orois each score 17 points in the Black Bears’ 64-55 win.
Proposed Augusta judicial heritage museum with controversial Fuller statue on hold after lukewarm board reception
After public opposition to a plan to develop the Maine Judicial Heritage Society Museum and Park on a vacant lot in Augusta, proponents asked the Augusta Planning Board to delay consideration of the proposal.
NHL roundup: Last-place Canadiens fire Coach Ducharme
Montreal, which is 8-30-7 for a league-worst 23 points, names Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis as interim coach.
Second man pleads guilty in alleged 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor
The FBI had infiltrated the group of 6 men and broke up the plan with a series of arrests in October 2020, just as the presidential election campaign neared a close.
Denmark’s queen and Spain’s king test positive for virus
The queen and king of Spain have both been vaccinated, their respective royal houses announced Wednesday
Skowhegan town manager criticizes selectman’s behavior during meeting as ‘unacceptable’
Town Manager Christine Almand on Wednesday was critical of Selectman Harold Bigelow for lashing out against her and others during a meeting Tuesday while speaking publicly about a private, personnel matter.
As municipal road salt supplies run low, local agency works to secure shipments
Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is coordinating shipments of road salt as supplies dwindle in many central Maine communties.
Callaway LePage provides steady hand in post for Skowhegan girls basketball team
Junior forward has helped provide spark for undefeated River Hawks.