One story from Sicily, ‘Another Day In Paradise,’ is an unfinished work that appears in the new issue of The Strand Magazine.
2023
Two Maine labor groups oppose public utility, citing change in worker rights
Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won’t happen.
Unconventional high school course has Newport-area students hooked
Nokomis Regional High School has a philosophy of ‘doing high school differently,’ and it’s doing that with a new English elective in which students learn the art of fly-fishing.
Annual summit in Augusta convenes on issues facing older Mainers
The daylong gathering at the Augusta Civic Center also will honor several individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of older Mainers.
Guantanamo judge rules 9/11 defendant unfit for trial after abuse rendered him psychotic
The judge, Col. Matthew McCall, said the incompetency finding for Ramzi bin al-Shibh meant the prosecution of his four co-defendants would continue without him. Al-Shibh remains in custody.
Central Maine Athlete of the Week: Fall Week 3
Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week’s games.
Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspapers the following Saturday all season long!
Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for shooting at Portland’s Riverton Park
Abdihamit Ali, 23, was sentenced Friday for the September 2022 shooting that left 1 woman injured and bullet holes in a child’s bedroom.
Wearing No. 21 just like dad, safety Shilo Sanders leads Colorado’s defense
Deion Sanders’ team travels to Oregon for a matchup between 3-0 teams on Saturday afternoon.
Week In Photos Sept. 15-22, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Auto workers expand strike to 38 locations in 20 states; Biden plans visit to show support
Stellantis and General Motors are targeted for the expanded strikes while Ford is spared after meeting some of the union’s demands.