Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville June 20 were Suzon Morrison and Gabrielle Rice. Ed and Joyce Rushton were second, and Lee Lenfest and Maureen Brochu placed third. Games are played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. New players are welcome. […]
2023
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Preservation commission receives federal grant
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has received a grant award of $877,873 from the National Park Service for the 2023 federal fiscal year. These funds are appropriated from the Historic Preservation Fund and are used to support the program of the State Historic Preservation Office in Maine. This award was made contingent upon raising a […]
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Healthy Community Coalition approaches Jay for support in syringe services program
The coalition currently offers harm reduction services and supplies through its mobile unit but not syringes, new or used.
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Gov. Mills vetoes bill to attract offshore wind development, citing labor requirements
The bill originated from the governor’s office but was amended on the Senate floor this month to include a requirement that future projects include bargaining argreements, something she opposes.
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Judge gives preliminary approval to $290 million deal JPMorgan Chase reached with Epstein victims
Lawsuits are still pending between the U.S. Virgin Islands and JPMorgan Chase.
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Franklin County commissioners approve $319,230 in grants
All five grants for economic and community development were approved. Three were unanimous and two passed in mixed vote.
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Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power
The current map has white majorities in 5 of 6 districts, all currently held by Republicans, despite Black people accounting for one-third of the state’s population.
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Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024
For more than a year, there has been a legal battle over the Republican-drawn political boundaries.
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Police investigating flyers, messages left at House speaker’s Portland home
The messages appear to have come from anti-abortion activists upset at Rachel Talbot Ross’ support for a bill that would expand access.
Posted inSports
Maine amateur golfing icon Mark Plummer starts strong at Maine Event
Plummer, a 13-time Maine Amateur title winner, is still in contention heading into final round.