2023 – Page 1117 – Centralmaine.com

State Department failed to plan or respond fast enough in Afghanistan collapse, new U.S. report finds

by MATTHEW LEE and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

The review repeatedly blames the administrations of both former President Donald Trump and President Biden for their efforts before and after the August 2021 departure of U.S. forces from Kabul.

Maine

Portland asks Mills to house asylum seekers at college campus in Unity or call in National Guard

by Rachel Ohm June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

The letter to the governor, spurred by a proposal from the Greater Portland Council of Governments, comes as the city is preparing to close a shelter for asylum seekers at the Portland Expo on Aug. 16.

Softball, Varsity Maine

2023 softball wrap-up: A season of highs and lows on display in central Maine

by Dave Dyer June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Hall-Dale wins its third straight Class C title; Nokomis comes mere feet away from Class B crown.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

2023 baseball wrap-up: Loaded MVC highlights year that was in central Maine

by Mike Mandell June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Monmouth is area’s first state champ since 2018; Cony goes on memorable run.

Nation & World, News

Supreme Court to decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Lower courts are also considering challenges to states’ bans on the sale of so-called assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Week In Photo June 23-30, 2023

by Joe Phelan, Ashley Allen, Andy Molloy, Michael G. Seamans and Rich Abrahamson June 30, 2023June 17, 2025

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.

Business, Maine, News

Amid rising electric bills, a decrease in the cost of supply will soften the blow for many

by Hannah LaClaire June 30, 2023July 1, 2023

The ‘standard offer’ that many Mainers pay for the supply of their electricity will decrease starting July 15, after the Maine Public Utilities Commission adjusted the rate. Overall electric bills will still rise, but not as much.